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

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.

3 routes found

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-CotentinSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nantes, Le Mans then Caen and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare SNCF, Rennes then Granville and then to Valognes - Plc Félix Buhot - Desserte Établissements.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance359km (223 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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

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Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 55m
€100($100)
5 times a day544km (338 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
€33($33)
once daily341km (212 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€65($65)
on demand359km (223 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