The average train between Basel and Cherbourg takes 11h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 2:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 11h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
Basel to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Basel to Cherbourg train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Basel and Cherbourg is 713.7 km. The road distance is 946 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Cherbourg via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 56m.