There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Cherbourg by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Caen to Cherbourg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Cherbourg is to rideshare which costs €6 - €8 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Cherbourg is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs €22 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Caen and arriving at Cherbourg. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Caen and arriving at Cherbourg. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Caen and Cherbourg is 131 km. The road distance is 121.6 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs €22 - €45.
The train from Caen to Cherbourg takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs hourly.
Caen to Cherbourg bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Cherbourg is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Caen to Cherbourg hourly. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from Caen to Cherbourg once daily. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Cherbourg-Octeville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Cherbourg bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Caen to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Cherbourg is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Caen to Cherbourg.
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There are 661+ hotels available in Cherbourg.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Cherbourg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.