Taxi Caen → Cherbourg
Your Caen → Cherbourg transfer at €230–€280. 120 km via the N13.
A taxi between Caen and Cherbourg costs between €230 and €280 when booked in advance at a fixed price, over a road distance of about 120 kilometres and a journey time of from 80 to 100 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route takes N13, with no tolls. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €365. That price includes luggage, tolls and the driver's approach, and it does not move if traffic builds up: that is the difference with a metered ride, where every minute of waiting is charged and the applicable rate depends on the hour. On an unbooked ride, the amount follows the scale of the prefectoral order applying where the passenger is picked up, higher from seven in the evening to ten in the morning as well as on Sundays and public holidays. The driver tracks the flight or train number given at booking and shifts the pick-up at no extra cost if it is delayed, and cancelling remains free up to six hours before departure.
Distance
120 km
Duration
1h20
Estimated price
€230–€280
Availability
24/7
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, renamed in 2016, is Normandy's northernmost city, nestled at the end of the world's largest artificial roadstead — a colossal breakwater system of 3.7 km built between 1783 and 1853 on the orders of Louis XVI then Napoleon to rival Portsmouth. La Cité de la Mer, housed in the former Art Deco transatlantic terminal (1933), is Europe's largest aquarium and home to the nuclear submarine Le Redoutable, France's first ballistic missile submarine, fully open to visitors. It was from this very terminal that the Titanic made its last European call on 10 April 1912 before its fateful crossing. Cherbourg is also an active cross-Channel port: Irish Ferries and Stena Line connect Cherbourg to Rosslare and Dublin in Ireland, while Brittany Ferries serves Portsmouth and Poole in England. The Emmanuel Liais park (a tropical botanical garden on the Cotentin), the Sainte-Trinité basilica and the Thomas Henry Museum (with a portrait by Jean-François Millet, a local son) complete a rich cultural offering. Taxis from Caen are widely used by travellers heading to the ferry port and tourists wishing to discover the Cap de la Hague and the Cotentin headland.
Route
Route Caen → Cherbourg
From Caen, your driver takes the N13, a toll-free dual carriageway running the length of the Cotentin peninsula from south to north. You first pass through Bayeux (30 km), where a stop is possible to see the tapestry. After Bayeux, the N13 enters the Cotentin bocage — a landscape of thick hedgerows, lush meadows and Normandy cows. You pass through Carentan, town of the Cotentin marshes (Ramsar wetland), famous for the fighting of American paratroopers in June 1944. Then Valognes, nicknamed the 'Norman Versailles' for its 18th-century townhouses. The descent towards Cherbourg offers views over the roadstead and port. Your driver drops you in the town centre, at the ferry port or at La Cité de la Mer. No tolls on this route. The journey takes 1h20 normally and can reach 1h40 behind agricultural convoys on single-carriageway sections of the N13.
Main route: N13 — no tolls
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Caen → Cherbourg
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Caen → Cherbourg route
La Cité de la Mer (€19) is an unmissable visit easily filling 3 hours: the abyssal aquarium (Europe's deepest at 11 metres), the Le Redoutable submarine (35-min guided tour inside the submarine) and the Titanic exhibition in the historic terminal. Book online to avoid queues in summer. Cherbourg market (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, Place de Gaulle) offers the freshest seafood in Normandy — straight from the fishing port. If taking a ferry, arrive at the port 1h30 before departure for crossings to Ireland or England. The Pointe de la Hague (30 km west) offers spectacular wild landscapes — cliffs, heathland, lighthouses — comparable to Scotland. Local cuisine celebrates sea produce: Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue oysters, Barfleur mussels, Cotentin lobster.
Tolls: no tolls
Pricing
Taxi fare Caen → Cherbourg
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
€230–€280
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
€265–€322
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
€253–€308
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Caen to Cherbourg?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
The TER Caen — Cherbourg costs €21 and takes 1h10 to 1h20. It is fairly frequent (every 1-2h). Cherbourg station is in the town centre but 2 km from the ferry port. The Nomad bus costs €2 but takes 2h30. The TaxiNeo taxi at €230–€280 offers direct door-to-door service with the flexibility to stop at Bayeux or drop off directly at the ferry terminal. For 3-4 passengers with ferry luggage, the cost (€38-63 per person) is reasonable versus the train plus port shuttle.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
€230–€280
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
€365
Ideal for families and groups
Villes desservies
See also
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Caen → Cherbourg
Does the taxi drop me at the Cherbourg ferry port?
Yes, your driver drops you directly at the Cherbourg ferry passenger terminal for Irish Ferries, Stena Line or Brittany Ferries services. The Caen — Cherbourg route covers about 120 km by road. Allow 80 minutes in light traffic and up to 100 minutes at peak hours.
On the Caen — Cherbourg route, can we stop at Bayeux on the way?
Yes, Bayeux is on the route (30 km from Caen). A 1-2h stop for the Tapestry and cathedral is perfectly feasible. Allow 80 minutes in light traffic and up to 100 minutes at peak hours. The price booked in advance ranges from €230 to €280, luggage included.
Do Cherbourg ferries go to England?
Yes, Brittany Ferries connects Cherbourg to Portsmouth (3h fast ferry) and Poole (4h30). Irish Ferries and Stena Line serve Ireland (Rosslare, Dublin). The price booked in advance ranges from €230 to €280, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €365. The usual route takes N13.
Are there tolls between Caen and Cherbourg?
No, the N13 is entirely toll-free. The TaxiNeo price is all-inclusive. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €365. Expect no tolls on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up. The driver tracks your flight or train and adjusts the pick-up time if it is delayed.
On the Caen — Cherbourg route, what is the best season to visit the Cotentin?
Summer (June-September) for fine weather and beaches. Spring for birdwatching in the Cotentin marshes. Autumn for spectacular high tides. The usual route takes N13. Expect no tolls on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up. The driver tracks your flight or train and adjusts the pick-up time if it is delayed.
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