How to travel from Orange to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France

The distance between Orange and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 900km (559 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Orange to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Cherbourg-en-CotentinOrange if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris - Orly Airport and then to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,009km (627 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Orange to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Orange and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 900km (559 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 783km (486 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Orange and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Orange and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Orange and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Orange and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 1,009km (627 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Orange to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane + 2 similar
4h 25m
€225($225)
5 times a day1,032km (641 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€380($380)
every 20 mins900km (559 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane6h 35m
€190($190)
twice daily1,076km (669 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€155($155)
every 20 mins1,006km (625 miles)
Train via Valence11h 10m
€545($545)
once a week1,157km (719 miles)
Bus and Train
13h 25m
€59($59)
4 times a week1,088km (676 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€180($180)
on demand1,009km (627 miles)

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Airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

The following major airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
270km (168 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
276km (172 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin