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 €55 - €110 and takes 13h 40m.

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 33m and costs €120 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Cherbourg via Lille and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

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 33m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Cherbourg?

The distance between Rotterdam and Cherbourg is 817 km. The road distance is 686.3 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 33m and costs €120 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam 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 33m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Cherbourg bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Cherbourg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe 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 686 km. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Rotterdam to Cherbourg.

Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 543+ 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

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 Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain 3311 / ...
6h 33m
€126–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
3. Take the bus from Caen to Cherbourgbus
13h 40m
€55–108
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 19m
€103–450
Drive 686.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Cherbourgcar 686.3 km
7h 38m
€119–171
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
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 11m
€139–405
Train, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
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
9h 43m
€172–655
Train, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
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
8h 19m
€129–435

Rotterdam to Cherbourg by train

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 817.5 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Cherbourg via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, and Caen in around 13h 40m.

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