The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Douai takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville to Douai. 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 Cherbourg-Octeville and Douai. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Douai at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cherbourg-Octeville to Douai? 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 Cherbourg-Octeville to Douai. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Octeville station and arriving at Douai station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Douai train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Douai train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Douai station.
Book your Cherbourg-Octeville to Douai train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Douai is 345.2 km. The road distance is 577 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Douai via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 5h 21m.