The average train between Basel and Cherbourg takes 9h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Cherbourg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 50m • 3 changes


8h 38m • 3 changes


7h 41m • 3 changesArrives next day



7h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Cherbourg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Mulhouse Ville station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
Basel to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
Basel to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
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The distance between Basel and Cherbourg is 713.7 km. The road distance is 838 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Cherbourg via Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 6m.