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

The distance between Tours and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tours 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.

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Train

Take the train to Caen and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Le Mans and then to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Tours to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Tours and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Tours and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF run train services between Tours and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4hrs, 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 Tours and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Caen and then to Cherbourg. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Tours and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

How do I get from Tours to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Tours to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€61($61)
once a week396km (246 miles)
Train via Caen4h 10m
€61($61)
twice daily394km (245 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 25m
€66($66)
5 times a week394km (245 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€69($69)
on demand381km (237 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