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.
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.


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5h 16m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Nantes to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Nantes to Cherbourg train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nantes and Cherbourg is 268.3 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Cherbourg via Le Mans and Caen in around 5h 53m.