The average train between Alicante and Cherbourg takes 26h 29m and the fastest train takes 24h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante to Cherbourg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Alicante and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 8:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 26h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 29m.
Alicante to Cherbourg train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Cherbourg train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Alicante to Cherbourg train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alicante and Cherbourg is 1,258.1 km. The road distance is 1,994 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Cherbourg via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 17h 8m.