How to travel from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €62, while a flight costs an average of €667.

Distance: 187 miles (301 km)

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€667

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€62

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€75

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4h 33m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is a train with an average price of €62.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin:

A train is €604 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin costing on average €667.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is by train with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 30m sooner (2h 33m by flight vs 4h 3m by car). Tickets start at around €667 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

How to get from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873323
    6:59 PM3h18
    Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
    10:17 PMCherbourg
    631One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873323
    6:59 PM3h18
    Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
    10:17 PMCherbourg
    631One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873311
    10:58 AM3h07
    Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
    2:05 PMCherbourg
    651One-way
    0 transfers

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  • SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873321
    5:59 PM3h21
    Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
    9:20 PMCherbourg
    631One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873327
    8:59 PM3h13
    Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
    12:12 AMCherbourg
    631One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11873313
    12:59 PM3h08
    Paris Gare Saint-Lazare
    4:07 PMCherbourg
    651One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7364 · AF6156
    9:20 AM8h15
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    5:35 PMCaen-Carpiquet Airport
    5701One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7362 · AF6156
    8:25 AM9h10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    5:35 PMCaen-Carpiquet Airport
    5711One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Travel to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is a train with an average price of €62.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin:

A train is €604 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin costing on average €667.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is by train with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 33m.

The distance from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is approximately 187 miles (301 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Caen-Carpiquet Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare and arrive in Cherbourg.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air France to go to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by flight.
  • Travel with TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin:
  • 7 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin often also extend their vacation to go to Caen, Dublin, Paris Gare Saint-Lazare, Rennes, Rosslare. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling visit to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, 2 to 3 days are recommended to explore its maritime museums, historical sites, and scenic coastal views.

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