How to travel from Saint-Malo to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 167km (104 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by ferry, 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-CotentinSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lison and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Ferry

Take a ferry to St Peter Port Guernsey and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Condor Ferries

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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 167km (104 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Saint-Malo and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dol De Bretagne and Lison. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

SNCF run train services between Saint-Malo and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Saint-Malo and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Saint-Malo and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The ferry typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice a week.

Condor Ferries run the ferry services between Saint-Malo and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Ferries run twice a week and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take a ferry to St Peter Port Guernsey and then to Cherbourg. instead which will take 3h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Saint-Malo and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Saint-Malo to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

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Transport options from Saint-Malo to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€44($44)
twice daily261km (162 miles)
Ferry
3h 50m
€85($85)
twice a week167km (104 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€40($40)
on demand219km (136 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