How to travel from Saint-Raphaël to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France
The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,062km (660 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint-Raphaël 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-Cotentin → Saint-Raphaël if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€185($185)
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€190($190)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Cherbourg.
- Duration16h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€470($470)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Drive
Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
- Duration11h 30m
- Distance1,224km (761 miles)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Raphaël and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Raphaël to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,062km (660 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 942km (586 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Saint-Raphaël and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Raphaël and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Raphaël and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Raphaël and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 25m, 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-Raphaël and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Raphaël to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5hrs.
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-Raphaël and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 1,224km (761 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Raphaël and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5hrs | €185($185) | every 3 hours | 1,062km (660 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 5h 35m | €220($220) | 4 times a day | 1,102km (685 miles) |
| Train to Nice Ville, plane | 6h 60m | €200($200) | every 3 hours | 1,138km (707 miles) |
| Train to Nice Ville, plane | 7h 5m | €190($190) | every 3 hours | 1,164km (723 miles) |
| Train to Nice Ville, plane | 7h 15m | €225($225) | twice daily | 1,224km (760 miles) |
Train | 8h 25m | €190($190) | every 4 hours | 1,280km (795 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 16h 15m | €470($470) | once a week | 1,315km (817 miles) |
| Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, train | 17hrs | €62($62) | 4 times a week | 1,301km (808 miles) |
Drive | 11h 30m | €220($220) | on demand | 1,224km (761 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.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 99km (61 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 276km (172 miles) from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin