The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus 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 → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes, Le Mans then Caen and then to Cherbourg.
Take the bus to Gare SNCF, Rennes then Granville and then to Valognes - Plc Félix Buhot - Desserte Établissements.
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Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Le Mans and Caen. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Nazaire and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare SNCF, Rennes, Granville, Coutances - Gare SNCF and Valognes - Plc Félix Buhot - Desserte Établissements. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
Lila Loire-Atlantique, SNCF Bus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Saint-Nazaire and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes, Le Mans then Caen and then to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Saint-Nazaire and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 359km (223 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 55m | €100($100) | 5 times a day | 544km (338 miles) |
Bus | 7h 10m | €33($33) | once daily | 341km (212 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €65($65) | on demand | 359km (223 miles) |
Lila Loire-Atlantique
The following major airports near Cherbourg-en-Cotentin offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.