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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$80
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
301 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 11 trains that leave Paris for Cherbourg-en-Cotentin on Wed, Jul 15, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 301 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 3 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
33194:59 PM3h17Paris Gare Saint-Lazare8:16 PMCherbourg$791One-way0 transfers- 33152:59 PM3h11Paris Gare Saint-Lazare6:10 PMCherbourg$791One-way0 transfers
- 33173:58 PM3h09Paris Gare Saint-Lazare7:07 PMCherbourg$791One-way0 transfers
- 33215:59 PM3h21Paris Gare Saint-Lazare9:20 PMCherbourg$791One-way0 transfers
- 331312:59 PM3h09Paris Gare Saint-Lazare4:08 PMCherbourg$791One-way0 transfers
- 33173:58 PM3h09Paris Gare Saint-Lazare7:07 PMCherbourg$791One-way0 transfers
- 331312:59 PM3h09Paris Gare Saint-Lazare4:08 PMCherbourg$791One-way0 transfers
- 331110:58 AM3h10Paris Gare Saint-Lazare2:08 PMCherbourg$791One-way0 transfers
- 33152:59 PM3h11Paris Gare Saint-Lazare6:10 PMCherbourg$791One-way0 transfers
- 33194:59 PM3h17Paris Gare Saint-Lazare8:16 PMCherbourg$791One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 187 miles (301 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $502 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 48m Average total duration 13h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin costing on average $67 (€56).
A bus is $436 (€359) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin costing on average $502 (€413).
Other travel options to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
Flight takes on average 13h 48m.
The journey is about 33m faster (3h 30m by train vs 4h 3m by car) and roughly $23 (€19) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($67 (€56) vs $90 (€74)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 8905+ 853625+3329 | 5:34 PM Paris Gare Montparnasse | 5h50 | 11:24 PM Cherbourg | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
| 3303 | 6:12 AM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h28 | 9:40 AM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3305 | 8:29 AM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h26 | 11:55 AM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
3335+ 852213 | 9:59 AM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h37 | 1:36 PM Cherbourg | 1 transfer | |
| 3311 | 10:58 AM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h10 | 2:08 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3313 | 12:59 PM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h09 | 4:08 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3341+852221 | 1:56 PM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h43 | 5:39 PM Cherbourg | 1 transfer | |
| 3315 | 2:59 PM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h11 | 6:10 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3317 | 3:58 PM Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h09 | 7:07 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
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Trains from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:27, the last at 21:18. The fastest train covers the 187 miles (301 km) distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 187 miles (301 km) |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 12:27 AM |
Last train 9:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin trainsSNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Paris and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
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Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie)
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
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