The distance between Rouen and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 249km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rouen to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cherbourg-en-Cotentin → Rouen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Caen and then to Cherbourg.
Take the bus to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.
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Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
There are several options for getting from Rouen to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).
The distance between Rouen and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 249km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (123 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Rouen and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rouen to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
SNCF run train services between Rouen and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Rouen and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. instead which will take 2h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rouen and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 55m | €46($46) | every 4 hours | 293km (182 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | €44($44) | once daily | 257km (160 miles) |
Bus to Caen, Train | 2h 55m | €31($31) | once daily | 256km (159 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €45($45) | on demand | 249km (155 miles) |
The following major airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.