The average train between Rome and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 21h 11m and the fastest train takes 14h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome to Cherbourg-Octeville. 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-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 21h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Cherbourg-Octeville station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.
Rome to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Rome to Cherbourg-Octeville train tickets online with ItaloTreno, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Cherbourg-Octeville is 1,388.8 km. The road distance is 1,812 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Cherbourg via Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 14h 50m.