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Train timetable info Cherbourg-Nice

Travel by train from Cherbourg to Nice. 7 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Cherbourg at 5h 45m and the last at 16h 47m, allowing you to cover the 1304 km distance in as little as 10h 15m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

11h 19m

Shortest route time

10h 15m

First hour of departure

5h 45m

Last hour of departure

16h 47m

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How much does a train ticket from Cherbourg to Nice cost?

To get the best price for a train ticket, we recommend booking several months in advance. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. Stay informed of good deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Cherbourg to Nice take?

The journey on a train from Cherbourg to Nice will take you about 11h 19m. Travel time may vary depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Cherbourg to Nice?

The fastest train between Cherbourg and Nice completes the journey in 10h 15m.

How many trains run from Cherbourg to Nice each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 7 trains that run on the Cherbourg to Nice route daily.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Cherbourg and Nice?

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between Cherbourg and Nice.

What is the distance between Cherbourg and Nice by train?

Trains running between Cherbourg and Nice cover a distance of around 1304 km.

What time is the first train from Cherbourg to Nice?

The first Cherbourg to Nice train departs at 5h 45m.

What time is the last train from Cherbourg to Nice?

If you prefer to travel later, the last train departs Cherbourg at 16h 47m.

To leave Cherbourg, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: CHERBOURG.

At Nice, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains shown on this page arrive at: NICE.

Which train companies operate trains from Cherbourg to Nice?

You can complete your journey from Cherbourg to Nice on a TER, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, Intercités train.

What services are offered on board?

Travelling with children? Good news: with OUIGO, child tickets have a fixed fare. Children under 4 travel for free on an accompanying adult’s lap. You can also bring up to 2 pushchairs per journey for free.

On INTERCITÉS night trains, enjoy a peaceful night! Book your own private compartment: 1st class (4 berths) or 2nd class (6 berths).

If you travel on TGV INOUI with young children, enjoy the nursery area and its changing table. You can also warm bottles in the bar carriage.

If you travel frequently on TER, discover TER subscriptions and enjoy discounts for travel in each region (excluding Île-de-France). Subscribe in just a few clicks via SNCF Connect.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Cherbourg to Nice?

The price of a Cherbourg – Nice train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Cherbourg to Nice thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Cherbourg to Nice.

Price of a Cherbourg – Nice Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Cherbourg to Nice, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Cherbourg to Nice with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Cherbourg to Nice at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Cherbourg – Nice

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Cherbourg to Nice throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Cherbourg – Nice Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Cherbourg to Nice ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Cherbourg to Nice and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Nice on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Cherbourg - Nice

If you're travelling from Cherbourg to Nice, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Cherbourg to Nice with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Cherbourg to Nice on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Cherbourg to Nice: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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OUIGO

Enjoy low-cost travel from Cherbourg to Nice with OUIGO Grande Vitesse. OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains are low-cost TGVs that travel at speeds of over 300 km/h. To get the best OUIGO prices, book your ticket from Cherbourg to Nice in advance!

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Intercités

INTERCITÉS will allow you to discover numerous destinations in France. Travel from Cherbourg to Nice with INTERCITÉS: choose your seat if you're travelling 1st Class and enjoy an even more comfy journey. Easy and quick: access your e-ticket via the SNCF Connect app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Cherbourg - Nice

To travel from Cherbourg to Nice, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Cherbourg to Nice by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Cherbourg to Nice and choose from a selection of classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones
Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
Premium dedicated Customer Service
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

OUIGO

OUIGO are low-cost high-speed trains that will whisk you from Cherbourg to Nice. There is one class of travel, but you can choose from two different offers.

OUIGO ESSENTIEL

Choose and reserve your seat (for a fee)
1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
Other services are available for an extra cost.

OUIGO PLUS for just €9 more (free for children under 12)

Choose and reserve your seat
1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
A piece of additional or XL luggage
OUIFUN (Wi-Fi pack and entertainment portal)
Other services are available for an extra cost.

Intercités

Travel from Cherbourg to Nice on an INTERCITÉS train, the classic long-distance trains, and choose from one of two classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy seats
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wider, more comfy, reclining seats with extra legroom
Individual power socket
Space to store your luggage

All on-board services provided by companies operating Cherbourg - Nice

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Cherbourg to Nice route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

Free dedicated bike area

You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)
PRM access

TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility
Refundable up to the day before departure

All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.
Plenty of space for your luggage

Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

TGV INOUI

Hold a ticket

Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.
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Travel in comfort

Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.
Travel connected

Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.
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Travel in first class

With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.
Travel with a staff that takes care of you

At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.
Space for your luggage

In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.
Travel with your bike

Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!
Nursury space for baby's

Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.
Travel with your pet

Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.
Your office at 300 km/h

On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.
To travel further

Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.
A gourmet break?

We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.
New gestures

Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.
Don't queue at the Bistro

Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.
A world of services via the portal

Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

OUIGO

Exchange your tickets

You can now change your travel dates, times, or routes directly from the "Tickets" section. If you’ve selected any additional options, they will be retained during the exchange.
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Children’s tickets at a fixed rate

Children under 12 travel for €8 on OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains and for €5 on OUIGO Train Classique.
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Pet

The pet fare for your OUIGO journeys is €10, whether your pet weighs more or less than 6 kg.
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Luggage

Got an extra or oversized bag? Add the Baggage Option for just €5 when purchasing your ticket.
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Text message

Take the SMS option for only €1 and you'll be informed of any disturbance during your trip
Seat with electric socket

Stay connected ! For only 2€ more you enjoy a seat with an electric socket
Quiet place

For €5 extra, you can reserve a seat in an quiet, adults only area with an electric socket
Stroller

Remember to check the option with the purchase of your ticket and travel without any hassle with your young children

Intercités

Travel connected

You can now connect easily and free to the Internet on board of your INTERCITÉS train on the line Paris - Clermont-Ferrand and Paris - Limoges - Toulouse.
For gourmands

Order our catering offer with local, high quelity products online, they will be served at your seat on board.
For families

Find squares with 6 places, a nursery area and play areas for children!
In case of delays

With Garantie G30, I have a guarantee in case of a 30 minutes delay, no matter the reason.
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Private space for the night

Privatize your own 1st class compartment (4 berths) or 2nd class (6 berths).
Night space for woman

You can reserve your place for free in the compartment reserved for women during your overnight train trips by ticking "Space ladies only" when booking online.
Room for your suitcases,

In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.
Showers at the station

Need to freshen up? If you're traveling in First Class on a night train, you can enjoy shower facilities upon arrival at Paris-Austerlitz and Toulouse-Matabiau stations!

Train timetables Cherbourg-Nice Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
5h 45m	16h 06m	10h 21m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
5h 45m Cherbourg TER 3302 6h 00m Valognes 6h 14m Carentan 6h 25m Lison 6h 39m Bayeux 6h 56m Caen 9h 02m Paris Saint-Lazare 1h08 10h 10m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6175 13h 14m Marseille Saint-Charles 14h 10m Toulon 14h 51m Les Arcs - Draguignan 15h 32m Cannes 15h 44m Antibes 16h 06m Nice
6h 47m	17h 04m	10h 17m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
6h 47m Cherbourg TER 3304 7h 02m Valognes 7h 16m Carentan 7h 26m Lison 7h 40m Bayeux 7h 57m Caen 9h 57m Paris Saint-Lazare 1h25 11h 22m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6165 14h 01m Avignon Tgv 15h 10m Toulon 16h 02m Saint-Raphael Valescure 16h 32m Cannes 16h 44m Antibes 17h 04m Nice
8h 51m	20h 04m	11h 13m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
8h 51m Cherbourg TER 3306 9h 06m Valognes 9h 20m Carentan 9h 30m Lison 9h 44m Bayeux 10h 01m Caen 12h 02m Paris Saint-Lazare 2h08 14h 10m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6177 17h 14m Marseille Saint-Charles 18h 10m Toulon 19h 02m Saint-Raphael Valescure 19h 32m Cannes 19h 44m Antibes 20h 04m Nice
10h 49m	21h 04m	10h 15m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
10h 49m Cherbourg TER 3308 11h 04m Valognes 11h 18m Carentan 11h 29m Lison 11h 43m Bayeux 11h 59m Caen 14h 02m Paris Saint-Lazare 1h19 15h 21m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6163 19h 10m Toulon 20h 02m Saint-Raphael Valescure 20h 27m Cannes 20h 41m Antibes 21h 04m Nice
11h 47m	22h 12m	10h 25m	TER, OUIGO	Booking
11h 47m Cherbourg TER 3310 12h 02m Valognes 12h 15m Carentan 12h 26m Lison 12h 40m Bayeux 12h 56m Caen 13h 21m Lisieux 13h 36m Bernay 14h 02m Evreux Normandie 15h 04m Paris Saint-Lazare 1h06 16h 10m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 OUIGO 7853 18h 25m Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud 20h 11m Toulon 20h 50m Les Arcs - Draguignan 21h 32m Cannes 21h 45m Antibes 22h 12m Nice
12h 49m	23h 04m	10h 15m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
12h 49m Cherbourg TER 3312 13h 04m Valognes 13h 18m Carentan 13h 28m Lison 13h 42m Bayeux 13h 59m Caen 15h 56m Paris Saint-Lazare 1h26 17h 22m Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2 TGV INOUI 6181 20h 17m Aix-En-Provence Tgv 21h 09m Toulon 22h 02m Saint-Raphael Valescure 22h 27m Cannes 22h 39m Antibes 23h 04m Nice
16h 47m	9h 09m	16h 22m	TER, Intercités	Booking
16h 47m Cherbourg TER 3318 17h 01m Valognes 17h 15m Carentan 17h 25m Lison 17h 39m Bayeux 17h 56m Caen 19h 56m Paris Saint-Lazare 1h29 21h 25m Paris Austerlitz Intercités 5781 6h 33m Marseille Blancarde 7h 12m Toulon 7h 50m Les Arcs - Draguignan 8h 07m Saint-Raphael Valescure 8h 31m Cannes 8h 43m Antibes 9h 09m Nice

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