The average train between Rome and Cherbourg takes 21h 44m and the fastest train takes 17h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 Rome and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 21h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 44m.
Rome to Cherbourg train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Cherbourg train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Rome to Cherbourg train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Cherbourg is 1,388.4 km. The road distance is 1,827 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Cherbourg via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 15h 6m.