The average train between Bordeaux and Cherbourg takes 10h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Bordeaux 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 4 times a day between Bordeaux and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bordeaux is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
Bordeaux to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
Bordeaux to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Bordeaux to Cherbourg train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Bordeaux and Cherbourg is 538.3 km. The road distance is 929 km.
You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Cherbourg via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Argentan, and Caen in around 8h 14m.