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

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,082km (672 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint-Tropez to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car, ferry 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-Tropez if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration18h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €500($500)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance1,224km (761 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Tropez and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Saint-Tropez to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €84 ($84) and will take around 18h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,082km (672 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 949km (590 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Saint-Tropez and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Tropez and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €84 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Tropez and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Raphael Valescure, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Tropez and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9hrs, 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-Tropez and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 6h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Tropez to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 6h 10m.

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-Tropez and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 1,224km (761 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around €290 ($290).

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Transport options from Saint-Tropez to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane + 4 similar
6h 10m
€190($190)
twice daily1,082km (672 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 40m
€220($220)
5 times a day1,089km (676 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 55m
€155($155)
twice daily1,145km (712 miles)
Ferry to Saint-Raphaël, train and plane8hrs
€230($230)
twice daily1,158km (720 miles)
Ferry to Saint-Raphaël, train and plane8h 20m
€240($240)
twice daily1,244km (773 miles)
Train
9hrs
€290($290)
every 4 hours1,317km (819 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
18h 5m
€500($500)
once a week1,535km (954 miles)
Bus to Gare Routière Toulon, train18h 35m
€84($84)
twice daily1,291km (802 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
€220($220)
on demand1,224km (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.

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