The cheapest and fastest trains from Caen to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Caen to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caen to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 12 trains that leave Caen for Cherbourg-en-Cotentin on Wed, Nov 05, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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3319Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Caen to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 104 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Caen to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3303 | On time 7:29 AM Gare de Caen | 1h11 | 8:40 AM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
3305 | On time 9:40 AM Gare de Caen | 1h11 | 10:51 AM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
852213 | On time 11:22 AM Gare de Caen | 1h13 | 12:35 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
3311 | On time 11:57 AM Gare de Caen | 1h11 | 1:08 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
3313 | On time 1:57 PM Gare de Caen | 1h11 | 3:08 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
852221 | On time 3:26 PM Gare de Caen | 1h13 | 4:39 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
3315 | On time 3:59 PM Gare de Caen | 1h11 | 5:10 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
3317 | On time 4:57 PM Gare de Caen | 1h11 | 6:08 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
3319 | On time 6:06 PM Gare de Caen | 1h11 | 7:17 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
3321 | On time 7:09 PM Gare de Caen | 1h12 | 8:21 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
3323 | On time 8:10 PM Gare de Caen | 1h11 | 9:21 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
3327 | On time 10:06 PM Gare de Caen | 1h11 | 11:17 PM Cherbourg | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Caen to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Distance 104 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 04:10 |
Last train 23:19 |
Train companies: SNCF TER from Caen to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin trainsSNCF TER trains will get you between Caen and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Caen to Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Bistrot de la Gare
- La Ficelle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Bristol
- Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
- Hotel de la Paix
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Lines 12, 12 Express, 30, 31
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Rue de la Gare.
- Le Vauban
- Café de Paris
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Mercure Cherbourg Centre Port
- Hotel Le Louvre
- Hotel Moderna
- Located in the main hall
- 200 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ferry: Connections to the UK
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