The average train between Cherbourg and Alicante takes 26h 32m and the fastest train takes 24h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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.
Trains run twice daily between Cherbourg and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Alicante at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 26h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 19m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Alicante station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 32m.
Cherbourg to Alicante train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Alicante train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Cherbourg to Alicante train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cherbourg and Alicante is 1,258.1 km. The road distance is 2,000 km.
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 32m.