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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Cherbourg takes 10h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. 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.

10h 25m
Duration
896 km
Distance
€216
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Basel to Cherbourg train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 10:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 33m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 43m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 38m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 33m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 43m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 38m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 33m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 38m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 33m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 43m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 38m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 33m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 43m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 34m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)16h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 34m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 34m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 32m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 34m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 37m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 34m • 3 changes

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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  • Distance: 896.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 25m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cherbourg via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 39m.

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