The average train between Lausanne and Cherbourg takes 17h 22m and the fastest train takes 11h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Lausanne 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 Lausanne and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 12:19 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 4:19 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 4:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Frasne and take an average of 17h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 48m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lausanne to Cherbourg? 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 Lausanne to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Frasne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.
Lausanne to Cherbourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Cherbourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Lausanne to Cherbourg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lausanne and Cherbourg is 703.6 km. The road distance is 852 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to Cherbourg via Frasne, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 9h.