There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Paris by train, bus, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare
Cheapest option
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Cherbourg-Octeville to Paris
2 alternative options
Train, bus
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Take the train from Cherbourg to Caen
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Take the bus from Caen to Paris - La Défense Bus station
Drive
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Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Porte Maillot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Paris is to rideshare which costs €19 - €25 and takes 4h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Paris is to train which costs €40 - €85 and takes 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg-Octeville to Paris. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Magenta via Haussmann Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
It is 301 km from Cherbourg-Octeville to Paris. It is approximately 349.5 km to drive.
The best way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Paris without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €40 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Paris, including transfers.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Paris train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Paris train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg-Octeville to Paris is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Paris.
There are 2532+ hotels available in Paris. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 300.9 km
- Duration: 3h 23m
What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Paris, France?
SNCF operates a train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40 - €85 and the journey takes 3h 19m.

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €65
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €85
Train from Cherbourg to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €17 - €24
- Rail 1st Class
- €25 - €40

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Caen to Paris - La Défense Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- Blablabus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Caen to Paris La Défense
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €17
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cherbourg-Octeville to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €19 - €25
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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