Taxi Cherbourg → Caen
Your Cherbourg → Caen transfer at €130 — €165. 120 km, via the N13 through the Cotentin peninsula.
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Distance
120 km
Duration
1h15
Estimated price
130 — 165 €
Availability
24/7
Cherbourg has France's largest artificial harbour and the Cité de la Mer museum with the nuclear submarine Le Redoutable. The N13 crosses the Cotentin bocage, passing Valognes, Carentan and Bayeux (famous tapestry). Caen offers the Memorial museum and William the Conqueror's abbeys. Ideal for ferry passengers arriving from England or Ireland.
Route
Route Cherbourg → Caen
Your driver takes the N13 south through the Cotentin. No tolls. Passes Valognes, Carentan, Bayeux. Allow 1h15, up to 1h35 in summer. Detour to Sainte-Mère-Église or D-Day beaches possible on request.
Main route: N13 — gratuit
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Cherbourg → Caen
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Cherbourg → Caen route
Ferry pickup at Cherbourg terminal included. Stop at Bayeux tapestry museum (~€11) recommended — directly on route. Utah and Omaha beaches accessible from the N13. Caen Memorial (€19.80, half-day). Local specialities: Isigny butter, Saint-Vaast oysters, raw-milk camembert.
Tolls: gratuit
Pricing
Taxi fare Cherbourg → Caen
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
130 — 165 €
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
150 — 190 €
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
143 — 182 €
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Cherbourg to Caen?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
Train (Intercités) costs €20-30, takes 1h15-1h30 (few daily). Taxi at €130-€165 is direct. For 3-4 passengers with ferry luggage (€33-55 each), competitive.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
130 — 165 €
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
215 €
Ideal for families and groups
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Cherbourg → Caen
€130-€165. Fixed fare, no tolls (free national road).
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