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Cherbourg-Octeville to Alicante trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Alicante takes 26h 29m and the fastest train takes 24h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville to Alicante. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26h 29m
Duration
2,000 km
Distance
€423
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cherbourg-Octeville to Alicante train times

Trains run twice daily between Cherbourg-Octeville and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 10:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Alicante at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 26h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros25h 50m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros26h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros28h 51m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros26h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros28h 52m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros26h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros25h 51m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros24h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros25h 50m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros26h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros25h 50m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros26h 19m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,000.1 km
  • Duration: 26h 29m

What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Alicante, Spain?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 17h 43m.

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