The average train between Sicily and Cherbourg takes 40h 20m and the fastest train takes 32h 39m. There is at least one train per day from Sicily 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 once daily between Sicily and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Sicily is at 9:30 AM which arrives into Cherbourg at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Palermo Centrale and take an average of 40h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2d • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Sicily 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 Sicily to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Sicily station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 20m.
Sicily to Cherbourg train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
Sicily to Cherbourg train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Sicily to Cherbourg train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia Intercity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sicily and Cherbourg is 1,838.2 km. The road distance is 2,679 km.
You can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Cherbourg via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Milano Centrale, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 28h 8m.