The average train between Cherbourg and Hendaye takes 12h 48m and the fastest train takes 9h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg to Hendaye. 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 and Hendaye. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Hendaye at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 12h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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21h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cherbourg to Hendaye? 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 to Hendaye. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Hendaye station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
Cherbourg to Hendaye train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Hendaye train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Les Deux Jumeaux station.
Book your Cherbourg to Hendaye train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cherbourg and Hendaye is 696.8 km. The road distance is 1,141 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Les Deux Jumeaux via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Dax in around 9h 52m.