What is the cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 13h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €120 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Cherbourg and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Caen - Bus Station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Rotterdam?

The distance between Cherbourg and Rotterdam is 817 km. The road distance is 689.2 km.

How do I travel from Cherbourg to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €120 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Cherbourg to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Cherbourg to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Rotterdam bus from?

Cherbourg to Rotterdam bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Cherbourg station.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Rotterdam train from?

Cherbourg to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.

Train or bus from Cherbourg to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Rotterdam is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Cherbourg to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Cherbourg to Rotterdam bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Caen station.

Where does the Cherbourg to Rotterdam train arrive?

Cherbourg to Rotterdam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Cherbourg to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Rotterdam is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Cherbourg to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 821+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Cherbourg to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cherbourg to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain 3312 / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
6h 50m
€122–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg to Caenbus
2. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lille to Rotterdam Central Stationbus 803 / ...
13h 25m
€47–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg to Caenbus
2. Take the bus from Caen to Brussels-North train stationbus 712
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
12h 46m
€68–132
Drive 689.2 km
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Rotterdamcar 689.2 km
7h 38m
€119–172
Car ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SOU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
10h 39m
€107–494
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CDG - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 13m
€144–420
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 35m
€139–407
Train, train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Lisontrain
2. Take the train from Lison to Pontchailloutrain
3. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane RNS - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 28m
€175–577
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 1m
€166–545

Cherbourg to Rotterdam by train

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6h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 817.5 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Rotterdam Centraal via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg to Rotterdam Central Station via Caen - Bus Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille in around 13h 25m.

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