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Alicante to Cherbourg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Alicante and Cherbourg takes 25h 49m and the fastest train takes 20h 10m. 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.

25h 49m
Duration
1,994 km
Distance
€410
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Alicante to Cherbourg train times

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 25h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)26h 53m • 3 changes
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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)27h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)20h 10m • 3 changes
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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)27h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)24h 22m • 3 changes
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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)27h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)24h 22m • 3 changes
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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)27h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)24h 22m • 3 changes
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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)27h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)24h 22m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)27h 39m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,993.7 km
  • Duration: 25h 49m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

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 6m.

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