The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Rotterdam takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville to Rotterdam. 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 every 4 hours between Cherbourg-Octeville and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg-Octeville to Rotterdam? 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 Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Octeville station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Cherbourg-Octeville to Rotterdam train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Eurostar.
The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Rotterdam is 497.8 km. The road distance is 817 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 6h 20m.