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

The distance between Versailles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 348km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Versailles 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Caen then take the train to Cherbourg.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance348km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €63 ($63).

The distance between Versailles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is around 348km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Versailles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €63 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Saint-Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF run train services between Versailles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Versailles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you drive to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. We recommend that you take the train to Cherbourg. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Versailles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. The distance is around 348km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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

Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Transport options from Versailles to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€55($55)
every 3 hours392km (244 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 30m
€36($36)
every 20 mins380km (236 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€63($63)
on demand348km (216 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