The average train between Genoa and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 15h 8m and the fastest train takes 12h 20m. 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 3 times a day between Genoa and Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genoa is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 6:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Torino Lingotto and take an average of 15h 8m. 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 Genoa station and arriving at Cherbourg-Octeville station via Torino Lingotto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville train tickets online with Trenitalia, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Genoa and Cherbourg-Octeville is 988.3 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 47m.