There are 8 ways to get from Cherbourg to Biarritz by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to Argentantrain Ter
- Take the train from Argentan to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Biarritztrain Tgv
10h 44m€196–341Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus C<>R
- Take the bus from Rennes to Bayonnebus FlixBus N711 / ...
13h 2m€43–84Drive 813.7 km
- Drive from Cherbourg to Biarritzcar 813.7 km
8h 55m€129–185Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane CDG - BIQ
6h 56m€180–474Train
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
- Take the train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Biarritztrain Ter
11h 30m€165–296Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
13h 36m€46–78Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane ORY - BIQ
6h 54m€198–492Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly
- Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain
- Take the train from Lison to Rennestrain
- Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane RNS - BIQ
10h 23m€284–538
Cherbourg to Biarritz by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Biarritz is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €45 - €80 and takes 13h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Biarritz is to train and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €190 - €500.
No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Biarritz. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Mairie de Biarritz L. Barthou via Rennes and Place des Basques. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Biarritz. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Biarritz via Caen, Argentan and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Cherbourg and Biarritz is 1139 km. The road distance is 813.7 km.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Biarritz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 10h 44m and costs €190 - €350.
It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Cherbourg to Biarritz, including transfers.
Cherbourg to Biarritz bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.
Cherbourg to Biarritz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
The best way to get from Cherbourg to Biarritz is to train via Paris which takes 10h 44m and costs €190 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 13h 2m.
What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Biarritz, France?
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Les Trois Fontaines via Caen, Argentan, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Biarritz, and Gare de Biarritz in around 10h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Mairie de Biarritz L. Barthou via Rennes-Gare Routiere, Rennes, Bayonne, and Place des Basques in around 13h 2m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–430
Flights from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Argentan
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Argentan to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Biarritz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cherbourg to Lison
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lison to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 806 07 95 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cap Cotentin
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
Bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Schedules at
- Cap Cotentin
- Pre-purchased ticket
- €1
- On board ticket
- €2
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More Questions & Answers
Cherbourg to Biarritz bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.
Cherbourg to Biarritz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Biarritz is 814 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Cherbourg to Biarritz.
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