How to travel from Ajaccio to Carentan, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Carentan is around 1,175km (730 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Carentan by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carentan → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost€405($405)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Carentan.
- Duration16h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€265($265)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Carentan.
- Duration22hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€240($240)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Carentan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Carentan by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €405 ($405).
The distance between Ajaccio and Carentan is around 1,175km (730 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,128km (701 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Ajaccio and Carentan by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Carentan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €405 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Carentan is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Carentan is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €405 ($405).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Carentan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 20m | €405($405) | every 2 hours | 1,175km (730 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 5h 5m | €325($325) | every 3 hours | 1,249km (776 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train | 5h 20m | €295($295) | every 3 hours | 1,275km (792 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train | 6h 15m | €345($345) | twice daily | 1,351km (840 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 55m | €365($365) | twice daily | 1,422km (883 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 16h 25m | €265($265) | once a week | 1,879km (1,168 miles) |
| Ferry to Tolone, train | 17hrs | €235($235) | once daily | 1,449km (900 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, train | 19h 15m | €510($510) | once a week | 1,418km (881 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 2h | €145($145) | once a week | 1,886km (1,172 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 22hrs | €240($240) | once daily | 1,412km (878 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Carentan
Airlines
Air Corsica
Luxair
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Train operators
Bus companies
Via Corsica - Réseau de transports de la Collectivité de Corse
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