Nantes to Cherbourg Trains

Nantes to Cherbourg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nantes and Cherbourg takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes 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.

6h 10m
Duration: 481 km
Distance: €104
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Le Mans

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5h 53m

€82–144

Nantes to Cherbourg train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Nantes and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Le Mans and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:34 AM → 2:06 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
4:04 PM → 9:10 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
5:04 PM → 12:08 AM
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7h 4m • 2 changes
9:10 PM → 9:37 AM
Arrives next day
12h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 4:07 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
3:04 PM → 8:16 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
4:04 PM → 9:20 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 4:07 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
3:04 PM → 8:16 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
4:04 PM → 9:20 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 4:07 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
3:04 PM → 8:16 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
4:04 PM → 9:20 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 4:07 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
3:04 PM → 8:16 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
4:04 PM → 9:20 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:08 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 4:07 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
3:04 PM → 8:16 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
4:04 PM → 9:20 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:37 AM → 2:06 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 6:09 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
5:04 PM → 10:11 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nantes 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.

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Train via Le Mans

Nantes to Cherbourg train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:34 AM → 2:06 PM

4:04 PM → 9:10 PM

5:04 PM → 12:08 AMArrives next day

9:10 PM → 9:37 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:52 AM

8:37 AM → 4:07 PM

3:04 PM → 8:16 PM

4:04 PM → 9:20 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:52 AM

8:37 AM → 4:07 PM

3:04 PM → 8:16 PM

4:04 PM → 9:20 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:52 AM

8:37 AM → 4:07 PM

3:04 PM → 8:16 PM

4:04 PM → 9:20 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:52 AM

8:37 AM → 4:07 PM

3:04 PM → 8:16 PM

4:04 PM → 9:20 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:08 PM

8:37 AM → 4:07 PM

3:04 PM → 8:16 PM

4:04 PM → 9:20 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:37 AM → 2:06 PM

11:43 AM → 6:09 PM

5:04 PM → 10:11 PM

Frequently asked questions

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Train from Nantes to Le Mans

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5:04 PM → 12:08 AM
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9:10 PM → 9:37 AM
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