The average train between Cherbourg and Hendaye takes 16h 41m and the fastest train takes 12h 13m. 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 4 times a day between Cherbourg and Hendaye. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Hendaye at 3:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Caen and take an average of 16h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want 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 Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.
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 Bayonne station.
Book your Cherbourg to Hendaye train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cherbourg and Hendaye is 696.8 km. The road distance is 1,159 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Les Deux Jumeaux via Caen, Argentan, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Bayonne in around 10h 59m.