How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 896km (557 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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-CotentinSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €385($385)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Nantes Haluchère, Avranches then Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements and then to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin - Cherbourg-Octeville Avenue Delaville.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance898km (558 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €385 ($385).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 896km (557 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 696km (432 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €385 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Nantes Haluchère, Avranches, Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements and Carentan-les-Marais - Carentan Gare SNCF. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 898km (558 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

How do I get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
5h 5m
€385($385)
every 2 hours1,305km (811 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train5h 50m
€175($175)
every 3 hours1,066km (662 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train6hrs
€225($225)
every 3 hours1,109km (689 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train7hrs
€265($265)
twice daily1,347km (837 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8hrs
€175($175)
5 times a day1,131km (703 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean8h 15m
€160($160)
once a week944km (586 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
€47($47)
once daily896km (557 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€160($160)
on demand898km (558 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