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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Cherbourg is to drive which costs €130 - €200 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Irun to Cherbourg is to fly and train which takes 8h and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Irun and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Irun to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes-Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Irun and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Irun to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at Cherbourg via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Irun to Cherbourg?

The distance between Irun and Cherbourg is 1144 km. The road distance is 841.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Irun to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs €100 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Irun to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irun to Cherbourg bus from?

Irun to Cherbourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hendaye station.

Where do I catch the Irun to Cherbourg train from?

Irun to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.

Train or bus from Irun to Cherbourg?

The best way to get from Irun to Cherbourg is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Irun to Cherbourg bus arrive?

Irun to Cherbourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rennes station.

Where does the Irun to Cherbourg train arrive?

Irun to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Irun to Cherbourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Cherbourg is 842 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Irun to Cherbourg.

How do I get a train ticket from Irun to Cherbourg?

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Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

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Irun to Cherbourg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Irun to Cherbourg by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg3313 / ...
8h 47m
€100–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to RennesFlixBus N711
2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-GareC<>R
13h 15m
Drive 841.9 km
1. Drive from Irun to Cherbourg841.9 km
9h
€133–191
Fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport, train
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)BIQ - CFR
2. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourg
10h 56m
€186–584
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
3. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to CaenK39
4. Take the train from Caen to CherbourgK2+ / ...
11h 7m
€102–375
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Rennes - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Gare
14h 55m
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BIQ - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg
8h 8m
€177–422
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)BIQ - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg
8h
€147–382
Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)BIQ - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lison
3. Take the train from Lison to Cherbourg
13h 56m
€189–606

Irun to Cherbourg by train and subway

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8h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,143.7 km
Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Hendaye to Cherbourg via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hendaye to Cherbourg-Gare via Rennes and Rennes-Gare Routiere in around 13h 15m.

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