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How to get fromDunkirk to Cherbourgby train (TGV), bus, car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Dunkirk to Cherbourg by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain train 3311 / ...
    6h 7m
    €68–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus bus 712
    3. Take the bus from Caen to Cherbourgbus bus
    10h 40m
    €50–79

  3. Drive 497.7 km

    1. Drive from Dunkirk to Cherbourgcar car 497.7 km
    4h 55m
    €75–108

  4. Train via Amiens

    1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train P45 / ...
    3. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain train P10
    4. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain train K2+ / ...
    8h 14m
    €98–216

Dunkirk to Cherbourg by train

Calendar39Weekly Trains
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dunkirk, France and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Cherbourg via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Cherbourg via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, and Caen in around 10h 40m.

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