There are 3 ways to get from Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville by train, rideshare, or car
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Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville by train
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The cheapest way to get from Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct train from Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Tours and arriving at Cherbourg via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Tours and Cherbourg-Octeville is 395 km. The road distance is 380.1 km.
The best way to get from Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville, including transfers.
Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Tours station.
Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville is 380 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville.
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What companies run services between Tours, France and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?
You can take a train from Tours to Cherbourg via Caen in around 5h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Tours to Cherbourg-Octeville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
There are 586+ hotels available in Cherbourg-Octeville.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tours and Cherbourg-Octeville. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






