The average train between Cádiz and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 29h 1m and the fastest train takes 22h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cádiz 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 Cádiz and Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cádiz is at 1:10 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 8:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 29h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cádiz to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Cádiz station and arriving at Cherbourg-Octeville station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 1m.
Cádiz to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Cadiz station.
Cádiz to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Cádiz to Cherbourg-Octeville train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cádiz and Cherbourg-Octeville is 1,505.9 km. The road distance is 2,695 km.
You can take a train from Cadiz to Cherbourg via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 20h 4m.