The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Rotterdam takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. 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 5 times a day between Cherbourg-Octeville and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 13m • 2 changesWant 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 station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via Paris St Lazare station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
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 Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Rotterdam is 497.8 km. The road distance is 691 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 51m.