How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Carentan, France
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Carentan is around 884km (550 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence 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.
👋 Also check out Carentan → Aix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Carentan.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€165($165)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Chambéry then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration12h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€450($450)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Carentan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Carentan is around 884km (550 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 821km (510 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Carentan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Carentan. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Aix TGV, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Carentan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Aix-en-Provence and Carentan. The distance is around 1,058km (657 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Carentan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 35m | €180($180) | 5 times a day | 884km (550 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | €370($370) | 5 times a day | 956km (594 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 5h 20m | €200($200) | 5 times a day | 989km (615 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train | 5h 30m | €230($230) | twice daily | 1,020km (634 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train | 5h 30m | €195($195) | 5 times a day | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 15m | €165($165) | every 3 hours | 1,059km (658 miles) |
| Train via Mantes La Jolie | 7h 45m | €180($180) | once a week | 1,108km (688 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 12h 35m | €450($450) | once a week | 1,188km (738 miles) |
| Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, train | 13h 50m | €52($52) | 4 times a week | 1,072km (666 miles) |
Drive | 9h 55m | €190($190) | on demand | 1,058km (657 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Aix-en-Provence and Carentan
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Train operators
Bus companies
Airports near Carentan
The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 59km (36 miles) from Carentan
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 240km (149 miles) from Carentan
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 244km (151 miles) from Carentan