The average train between Genoa and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 19h 19m and the fastest train takes 13h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville. 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-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 10:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genoa is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Torino Lingotto and take an average of 19h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Torino Lingotto station and Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 19m.
Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
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The distance between Genoa and Cherbourg-Octeville is 988.3 km. The road distance is 1220 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 40m.