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Trip Overview

The average train between Nice and Cherbourg takes 11h 6m and the fastest train takes 9h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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.

11h 6m
Duration
1,345 km
Distance
€313
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Nice to Cherbourg train times

Trains run twice daily between Nice and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare De Lyon and take an average of 11h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 11m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 12m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 10m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 12m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 12m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 10m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)10h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Nice 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.

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  • Distance: 1,344.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Nice Ville to Cherbourg via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 10h 17m.

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