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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Cherbourg is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Cherbourg is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €160 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Cherbourg via Brussels-North train station and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Cherbourg via Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Cherbourg?

The distance between Rotterdam and Cherbourg is 818 km. The road distance is 684.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Cherbourg without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €160 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Rotterdam to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Cherbourg bus from?

Rotterdam to Cherbourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Cherbourg train from?

Rotterdam to Cherbourg train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Cherbourg?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Cherbourg is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €160 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 14h 35m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Cherbourg bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Cherbourg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Cherbourg train arrive?

Rotterdam to Cherbourg train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Cherbourg?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Cherbourg is 684 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Rotterdam to Cherbourg.

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

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Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 551+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

Rotterdam to Cherbourg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Cherbourg by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain 3311 / ...
6h 34m
€160–334
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Brussels-North train stationbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Caenbus 712
3. Take the bus from Caen to Cherbourgbus
14h 35m
€61–111
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus 030
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
16h 12m
€129–560
Drive 684.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Cherbourgcar 684.4 km
7h 41m
€122–176
Bus, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
8h 52m
Bus, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane AMS - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Lisontrain
4. Take the train from Lison to Cherbourgtrain
10h 24m
Bus, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane AMS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
9h

Rotterdam to Cherbourg by train

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6h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 817.5 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Cherbourg via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Cherbourg via Brussels-North train station and Caen in around 14h 35m.

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