How to travel from Verdon Gorge to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,051km (653 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 55m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Verdon Gorge to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Cherbourg-en-CotentinVerdon Gorge if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €555($560)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière then take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Cherbourg.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Distance1,161km (722 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verdon Gorge and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Verdon Gorge to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 1,051km (653 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 892km (554 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Verdon Gorge and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take a taxi, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Verdon Gorge and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Verdon Gorge and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Les Arcs Draguignan, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Verdon Gorge and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Verdon Gorge and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take a taxi to Riez - Pré de Foire then take the bus to Saint-Paul Lez Durance - Hameau CEA then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 5h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verdon Gorge to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Verdon Gorge and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 1,161km (722 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €355 ($355).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Verdon Gorge and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Verdon Gorge to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
6h 50m
€555($560)
once daily1,212km (753 miles)
Plane and Train7h 50m
€365($365)
twice daily1,187km (738 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6hrs
€295($295)
once daily1,149km (714 miles)
Bus to Nice - Aéroport, plane and train7h 55m
€320($320)
once daily1,228km (763 miles)
Bus to Nice - Aéroport, plane and train8h 10m
€330($330)
once daily1,311km (814 miles)
Taxi, Bus, Plane and Train5h 55m
€280($280)
every 20 mins1,051km (653 miles)
Train
8h 55m
€355($355)
twice daily1,315km (817 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
8h 40m
€270($270)
every 20 mins1,229km (764 miles)
Bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière, train14hrs
€660($660)
once a week1,245km (774 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Saint-Charles, train17h 35m
€170($170)
every 20 mins1,289km (801 miles)
Drive
11h 50m
€210($210)
on demand1,161km (722 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