How to travel from Agen to Carentan, France

The distance between Agen and Carentan is around 768km (477 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Agen to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Carentan.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes then Avranches and then to Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Carentan.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance777km (483 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Agen and Carentan

There are several options for getting from Agen to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Agen and Carentan is around 768km (477 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 585km (363 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Agen and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Agen to Carentan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Agen and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Agen and Carentan. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Agen to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Agen and Carentan. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Agen and Carentan. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Agen to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aire de Covoiturage, Rennes, Avranches and Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

FlixBus, SNCF Bus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Agen and Carentan. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agen to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Carentan is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 59km (36 miles) from Carentan. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Agen and Carentan. The distance is around 777km (483 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agen to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Agen and Carentan

Transport options from Agen to Carentan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 15m
€235($235)
every 4 hours849km (528 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6h 5m
€195($195)
twice daily929km (577 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6h 20m
€150($150)
every 4 hours1,038km (645 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6h 25m
€175($175)
every 4 hours1,079km (671 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€155($155)
5 times a day989km (615 miles)
Train via Angouleme6h 30m
€160($160)
once a week802km (498 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
€45($45)
once daily768km (477 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€140($140)
on demand777km (483 miles)

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Airports near Carentan

The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Carentan
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Carentan
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
244km (151 miles) from Carentan