How to travel from Strasbourg to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 810km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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-CotentinStrasbourg if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €525($525)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Paris Est and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris Place du Pantheon then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance846km (526 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg 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 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €525 ($525).

The distance between Strasbourg and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 810km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Strasbourg and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €525 ($525).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Est, Magenta and Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Strasbourg and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Strasbourg and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Strasbourg and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 846km (526 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Strasbourg to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
€525($525)
every 2 hours1,086km (675 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), train6h 25m
€325($325)
twice daily1,262km (784 miles)
Train
5h 10m
€145($145)
every 4 hours810km (503 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
10h 20m
€75($75)
6 times a week875km (544 miles)
Bus to Paris, train10h 55m
€62($62)
every 20 mins857km (533 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€150($150)
on demand846km (526 miles)

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Airlines

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