The average train between Challans and Cherbourg takes 10h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Challans 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 Challans and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Challans is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 10h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Challans to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Challans station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
Challans to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Challans station.
Challans to Cherbourg train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Challans to Cherbourg train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Challans and Cherbourg is 310.2 km. The road distance is 541 km.
You can take a train from Challans to Cherbourg via Nantes, Le Mans, and Caen in around 7h 40m.