The average train between Marseille and Cherbourg takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Marseille 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 every 4 hours between Marseille and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marseille is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare De Lyon and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Marseille 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 Marseille to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Marseille station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Marseille to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Marseille to Cherbourg train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Marseille and Cherbourg is 884.3 km. The road distance is 1,121 km.
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Cherbourg via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 14m.