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

The distance between Reims and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Reims 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-CotentinReims if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €415($420)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance502km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Reims 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 €66 ($66) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Reims and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 411km (255 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Reims and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Magenta and Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Reims and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Reims and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Reims and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 502km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Reims to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
€95($95)
every 4 hours518km (322 miles)
Train via Paris-Est4h 20m
€140($140)
every 4 hours518km (322 miles)
Train and Plane
5hrs
€415($420)
5 times a day1,245km (773 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 55m
€66($66)
every 20 mins523km (325 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€90($90)
on demand502km (312 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