There are 12 ways to get from Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Turin
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
12h 48m€161–400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Parisbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Caen to Cherbourgbus
21h 50m€110–185Drive 1,219.6 km
- Drive from Genoa to Cherbourg-Octevillecar 1,219.6 km
12h 57m€193–278Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane NCE - CFR
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain
9h 4m€121–511Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
12h 51m€216–400Bus, train
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain Ter
23h 17m€140–257Fly Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GOA - ORY
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
8h 43m€132–393Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane NCE - RNS
- Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain
- Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain
12h 5m€157–436Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane TRN - CDG
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
10h 55m€168–443Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Paviatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LIN - CDG
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
10h 27m€135–412Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Paviatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LIN - ORY
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
10h 19m€128–360Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingottotrain
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
- Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain
12h 18m€198–526
Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville is to bus which costs €110 - €190 and takes 21h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville is to fly and train which takes 8h 43m and costs €130 - €400.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Cherbourg via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Cherbourg via Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Gare de Lyon and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
The distance between Genoa and Cherbourg-Octeville is 1253 km. The road distance is 1219.6 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car is to train via Turin which takes 12h 48m and costs €160 - €400.
It takes approximately 12h 48m to get from Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville, including transfers.
Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville is to train via Turin which takes 12h 48m and costs €160 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 21h 50m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Cherbourg via Torino Lingotto, Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 12h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Cherbourg via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station and Caen in around 21h 50m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–550
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–550
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–550
Flights from Turin Caselle Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–470
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Pavia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Torino Lingotto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Lingotto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville is 1220 km. It takes approximately 12h 57m to drive from Genoa to Cherbourg-Octeville.
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