1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£58
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£59
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 7 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 8 m
Trains on 18 Sept
13
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Cherbourg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Cherbourg will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 13 trains from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Cherbourg, including 11 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 299 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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3317Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Cherbourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £48, while a flight costs an average of £336.
Distance: 299 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£50 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £336 Average Price | £76 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 27m Average total duration 13h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Cherbourg:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Cherbourg costing on average £50.
A coach is £288 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Cherbourg costing on average £336.
Other travel options to Cherbourg take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 0m.
Flight takes on average 13h 27m.
The journey is about 33m faster (3h 15m by train vs 3h 48m by car) and roughly £27 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£50 vs £76). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER NOMAD | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Cherbourg trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3305 | 8:29 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h23 | 11:52 Cherbourg | 0 changesdirect | |
3335+ 852213 | 9:59 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h37 | 13:36 Cherbourg | 1 change | |
3311 | 10:58 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h07 | 14:05 Cherbourg | 0 changesdirect | |
3313 | 12:59 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h08 | 16:07 Cherbourg | 0 changesdirect | |
3341+ 852221 | 13:56 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h44 | 17:40 Cherbourg | 1 change | |
3315 | 14:59 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h11 | 18:10 Cherbourg | 0 changesdirect | |
3317 | 15:58 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h09 | 19:07 Cherbourg | 0 changesdirect | |
3319 | 16:59 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h17 | 20:16 Cherbourg | 0 changesdirect | |
3321 | 17:59 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h21 | 21:20 Cherbourg | 0 changesdirect | |
3323 | 18:59 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h18 | 22:17 Cherbourg | 0 changesdirect | |
3357 · 446803 | 19:59 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 4h46 | 0:45 Cherbourg | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
3303 | 6:12 Paris Gare Saint-Lazare | 3h25 | 9:37 Cherbourg | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Cherbourg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 22:27. The fastest train covers the 299 km distance in 3h 7m.
Distance 299 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 7m |
First train 4:12 |
Last train 22:27 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Compare SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 classes and the amenities included in each one.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Cherbourg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cherbourg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Cherbourg trains use the Paris Gare Saint-Lazare to Cherbourg station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris Gare Saint-Lazare and Cherbourg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Lazarus, Naked, Burger King, Class'Croute, Fred's, La Croissanterie, Maestro, PAUL, Picto, Starbucks
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 19:30, Sat: 10:00 - 18:00. Information desks are open daily from 05:00 to 01:15, located on the platform level facing Track 5.
Available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Paris Opera, Grand Hotel Du Calvados, Austin's Saint Lazare Hotel.
Cherbourg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Vauban, Café de Paris
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Cherbourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Cherbourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cherbourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cherbourg: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cherbourg: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Cherbourg Centre Port, Hotel Le Louvre, Hotel Moderna.
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