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Trip Overview

The average train between Alicante and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 25h 40m and the fastest train takes 20h 10m. There is at least one train per day from Alicante to Cherbourg-Octeville. 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 40m
Duration
1,994 km
Distance
€417
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Alicante to Cherbourg-Octeville train times

Trains run once daily between Alicante and Cherbourg-Octeville. 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-Octeville at 8:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 25h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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

Departing Thursday, November 12, 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 Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosTGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)25h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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

Departing Sunday, November 15, 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, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    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

Want to know about travelling from Alicante to Cherbourg-Octeville? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Alicante to Cherbourg-Octeville.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,993.7 km
  • Duration: 25h 40m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Cherbourg-Octeville, 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 16m.

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