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

The distance between Perpignan and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 998km (620 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Perpignan 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-CotentinPerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance1,142km (710 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Perpignan 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 €63 ($63) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Perpignan and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 998km (620 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 847km (526 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Perpignan and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan 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 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Perpignan and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Perpignan and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 1,142km (710 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Perpignan to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
5h 45m
€290($290)
every 3 hours1,068km (664 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
€260($260)
every 2 hours998km (620 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane6h 55m
€225($225)
once daily1,252km (778 miles)
Train to Narbonne, plane7h 55m
€220($220)
twice daily1,078km (670 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€195($195)
every 4 hours1,266km (787 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
15h 55m
€63($63)
every 20 mins1,280km (795 miles)
Bus to Orléans, train16h 40m
€67($67)
4 times a week1,294km (804 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
€205($205)
on demand1,142km (710 miles)

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Airlines

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