The average train between Genoa and Cherbourg takes 20h 34m and the fastest train takes 16h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Genoa 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 Genoa and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 1:18 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Genoa is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Torino Lingotto and take an average of 20h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Genoa station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Torino Lingotto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 34m.
Genoa to Cherbourg train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
Genoa to Cherbourg train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Genoa to Cherbourg train tickets online with Trenitalia, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Genoa and Cherbourg is 988 km. The road distance is 1,253 km.
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Cherbourg via Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 12h 46m.
