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Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg and Alicante takes 26h 38m and the fastest train takes 24h 45m. 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.

26h 38m
Duration
1,994 km
Distance
€399
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cherbourg to Alicante train times

Trains run twice daily between Cherbourg and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 10:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Alicante at 9:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 26h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros25h 50m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros26h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros28h 51m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros26h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros28h 52m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros26h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros25h 51m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros24h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros25h 50m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros26h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros25h 50m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiRenfe Viajeros26h 47m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg to Alicante? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,993.7 km
  • Duration: 26h 38m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Alicante, Spain?

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 34m.

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