The average train between Florence and Cherbourg takes 20h 43m and the fastest train takes 13h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Florence to Cherbourg. 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 Florence and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Florence is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Torino Porta Susa and take an average of 20h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Florence to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Florence station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.
Florence to Cherbourg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.
Florence to Cherbourg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Florence to Cherbourg train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Florence and Cherbourg is 1,174.7 km. The road distance is 1,535 km.
You can take a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Cherbourg via Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 13h 22m.