Basel to Cherbourg Trains

Basel to Cherbourg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Cherbourg takes 9h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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.

9h 24m
Duration: 946 km
Distance: €199
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best

Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain

7h 10m

€160–321

Basel to Cherbourg train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 9h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:54 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:24 PM → 2:05 PM
Arrives next day
18h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

10:54 AM → 7:07 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 8:16 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:24 PM → 2:05 PM
Arrives next day
18h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:54 AM → 7:07 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 8:16 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:24 PM → 2:05 PM
Arrives next day
18h 41m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:54 AM → 7:07 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 8:16 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:24 PM → 12:08 PM
Arrives next day
16h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

10:54 AM → 6:10 PM
7h 16m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 8:16 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 10:17 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
4:54 PM → 12:08 AM
Arrives next day
7h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:30 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 4:07 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 8:08 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 10:11 PM
7h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:30 AM → 2:06 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
9:30 AM → 4:07 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
10:30 AM → 8:08 PM
9h 38m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 9:10 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Cherbourg? 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.

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Train via Strasbourg

Basel to Cherbourg train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:54 PM → 12:12 AMArrives next day

7:24 PM → 2:05 PMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

10:54 AM → 7:07 PM

12:54 PM → 8:16 PM

4:54 PM → 12:12 AMArrives next day

7:24 PM → 2:05 PMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:54 AM → 7:07 PM

12:54 PM → 8:16 PM

4:54 PM → 12:12 AMArrives next day

7:24 PM → 2:05 PMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

10:54 AM → 7:07 PM

12:54 PM → 8:16 PM

4:54 PM → 12:12 AMArrives next day

7:24 PM → 12:08 PMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

10:54 AM → 6:10 PM

12:54 PM → 8:16 PM

2:54 PM → 10:17 PM

4:54 PM → 12:08 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:30 AM → 2:06 PM

9:30 AM → 4:07 PM

1:30 PM → 8:08 PM

2:30 PM → 10:11 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:30 AM → 2:06 PM

9:30 AM → 4:07 PM

10:30 AM → 8:08 PM

1:30 PM → 9:10 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

Train from St Louis to Strasbourg

Train from Strasbourg to Paris Est

Train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg

Train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg

Train trips from Basel

Train trips to Cherbourg

Alternative transport options

4:54 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day

7:24 PM → 2:05 PM
Arrives next day

4:54 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day

7:24 PM → 2:05 PM
Arrives next day

4:54 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day

7:24 PM → 2:05 PM
Arrives next day

4:54 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day

7:24 PM → 12:08 PM
Arrives next day

4:54 PM → 12:08 AM
Arrives next day