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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cherbourg is to bus and train which costs €30 - €80 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Cherbourg is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs €140 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Cherbourg via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Cherbourg via Gare de Lyon and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Lyon to Cherbourg?

The distance between Lyon and Cherbourg is 802 km. The road distance is 808.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €55 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Lyon to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Cherbourg bus from?

Lyon to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Cherbourg train from?

Lyon to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Cherbourg?

The best way to get from Lyon to Cherbourg is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Lyon to Cherbourg bus arrive?

Lyon to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Cherbourg train arrive?

Lyon to Cherbourg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Cherbourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Cherbourg is 809 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Lyon to Cherbourg.

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

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Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 551+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

Lyon to Cherbourg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Cherbourg by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, car, 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain 3311 / ...
5h 52m
€56–183
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 709 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Caenbus 774 / ...
3. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain K2+ / ...
12h 26m
€31–78
Drive 808.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Cherbourgcar 808.8 km
7h 41m
€124–178
Fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
2. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain
5h 32m
€148–356
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Caen to Cherbourgbus
13h 5m
€54–105
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
7h 12m
€133–303
Fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain
3. Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain
8h 29m
€157–671

Lyon to Cherbourg by train and subway

129Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Cherbourg.

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Distance: 801.5 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cherbourg via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Cherbourg via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Caen in around 13h 5m.

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