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Compare train and bus for Strasbourg to Cherbourg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Cherbourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $108. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $108, and a train costs an average of $310.
Distance: 430 miles (693 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$310 Average price | $108 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 19m Average total duration Fastest 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 6m Average total duration 19h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Cherbourg:
A bus is $203 (€166) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Cherbourg costing on average $310 (€254).
Other travel options to Cherbourg take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 36m.
You'll arrive about 1h 13m sooner (7h 49m by train vs 9h 2m by car). Tickets start at around $310 (€254) compared to roughly $167 (€137) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Strasbourg to Cherbourg
Trains from Strasbourg to Cherbourg run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $310 (€254) but you can travel from only $108 (€88) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:52, the last at 20:25. The fastest train covers the 430 miles (693 km) distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 430 miles (693 km) |
Average train duration 7h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $310 (€254) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 20m |
First train 8:52 AM |
Last train 8:25 PM |
Train companies: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Strasbourg to Cherbourg trainsSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Strasbourg and Cherbourg from $108 (€88). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Strasbourg to Cherbourg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Strasbourg to Cherbourg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cherbourg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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