The average train between Zurich and Cherbourg takes 13h 52m and the fastest train takes 8h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 13h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 52m.
Zurich to Cherbourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Cherbourg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Zurich to Cherbourg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Cherbourg is 789.7 km. The road distance is 984 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Cherbourg via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 9h 10m.