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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Cherbourg is to bus and train which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 5m.

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 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 817 km. The road distance is 686.9 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 train from?

Rotterdam to Cherbourg train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal 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 687 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Rotterdam to Cherbourg.

Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 529+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Cherbourg by train (Eurostar), bus, train, ferry, 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 Rotterdam Centraal to Paris NordThalys
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg3311 / ...
6h 34m
€160–334
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lille803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille to Caen712
3. Take the train from Caen to CherbourgK2+ / ...
12h 5m
€64–110
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stop030
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourg
16h 48m
€104–603
Drive 686.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Cherbourg686.9 km
7h 36m
€121–174
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)AMS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg
8h 11m
€173–480
Train, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)AMS - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Lison
4. Take the train from Lison to Cherbourg
9h 44m
€178–475
Train, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)AMS - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourg
8h 18m
€163–510

Rotterdam to Cherbourg by train

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6h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 817.3 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.

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