The average train between Ghent and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 every 4 hours between Ghent and Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ghent to Cherbourg-Octeville? 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 Ghent to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Cherbourg-Octeville station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Ghent to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Ghent to Cherbourg-Octeville train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Ghent and Cherbourg-Octeville is 409.5 km. The road distance is 733 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Cherbourg via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 9m.