The average train between Ancona and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 21h 37m and the fastest train takes 14h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Ancona 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.
Trains run twice daily between Ancona and Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ancona is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Bologna Centrale and take an average of 21h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ancona to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Ancona station and arriving at Cherbourg-Octeville station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 37m.
Ancona to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ancona station.
Ancona to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Ancona to Cherbourg-Octeville train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, ItaloTreno and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ancona and Cherbourg-Octeville is 1,332.7 km. The road distance is 1,648 km.
You can take a train from Ancona to Cherbourg via Bologna Centrale, Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 14h 45m.