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Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Tarragona takes 16h 12m and the fastest train takes 12h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville to Tarragona. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 12m
Duration
1,539 km
Distance
€359
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cherbourg-Octeville to Tarragona train times

Trains run twice daily between Cherbourg-Octeville and Tarragona. 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 Tarragona at 4:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 16h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros12h 26m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros20h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros12h 25m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros21h • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros12h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros21h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros12h 26m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros19h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros12h 25m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros21h • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros12h 25m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,539 km
  • Duration: 16h 12m

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

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Tarragona via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 12h 48m.

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