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Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg and Bordeaux takes 12h 14m and the fastest train takes 10h 54m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Cherbourg to Bordeaux. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 14m
Duration
743 km
Distance
€170
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Cherbourg to Bordeaux train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Cherbourg and Bordeaux. The service departs Cherbourg at 6:52 AM in the morning, which arrives into Bordeaux at 17:46:00. All services require a transfer at Caen and take an average of 12h 14m. 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)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui10h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui12h 56m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg to Bordeaux? 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.

Map of how to get from Cherbourg to Bordeaux.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 742.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 14m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Bordeaux, France?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Bordeaux St Jean via Caen and St Pierre Des Corps in around 8h 4m.

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