Port of Cherbourg

Land Transport and Travel To and From Port Cherbourg
(Cherbourg, Normandy, France)




The port is easily accessible by road and rail. It is situated at the northern tip of the Cherbourg Peninsula and is convenient for travelling to Normandy and Brittany as well as providing an excellent gateway for travel to and from the north and east of France.

Travel by Bus and Shuttles


Coaches conveniently connect Cherbourg with other cities in France and Europe.


The docks are a short walk from the town centre and a shuttle bus departing from the conventional ferry takes 10 minutes to reach the centre of the city.

Car Hire and Road Travel


Located southeast of Cherbourg, Paris is only three hours away by car. Take the A13 out of Paris towards Caen and connect with the RN13 to reach Cherbourg.

Car hire is available in the town of Cherbourg, with several companies being represented. However, the most reliable means of securing a booking at the best price is to book online, where one service offers the best deals from various companies

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Trains and Rail Travel


If you are travelling from other European countries, the European train network connects many parts of France with other major cities on the continent.

From Paris, seven trains a day leave every two hours for Cherbourg from Gare St Lazare, with a travelling time of three hours.

The train station in Cherbourg can be found on Avenue Francois-Miller, Place Jean-Jaurés.

Car Parking


A closed car park is available for ferry passengers with an additional fee depending on the types of vehicles. Bicycles can park for free.

Travel by Taxis


Taxis are aplenty at the terminal. They can be found outside of the terminal waiting for arriving passengers. The city centre is only a very short drive away.
















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