The average train between Venice and Cherbourg takes 21h 16m and the fastest train takes 16h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Venice 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 Venice and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 12:48 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Venice is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 6:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 21h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Venice to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Venice station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 16m.
Venice to Cherbourg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Venezia S. Lucia station.
Venice to Cherbourg train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Venice to Cherbourg train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Venice and Cherbourg is 1,144.3 km. The road distance is 1,511 km.
You can take a train from Venezia S. Lucia to Cherbourg via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 14h 5m.