How to travel from Alès to Carentan, France
The distance between Alès and Carentan is around 942km (585 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Alès 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 → Alès if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€370($370)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Nimes then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Carentan.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€165($165)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Nimes then take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€77($77)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Carentan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alès to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 14h 50m. 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 €370 ($370).
The distance between Alès and Carentan is around 942km (585 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 704km (438 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Alès and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alès to Carentan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Carentan. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Carentan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Alès and Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) 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 Alès and Carentan. The distance is around 942km (585 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Carentan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 15m | €370($370) | once daily | 947km (589 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 4h 35m | €220($220) | once daily | 1,032km (641 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 6h 15m | €185($185) | once daily | 1,123km (698 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 6h 30m | €270($270) | once daily | 1,168km (726 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 6h 30m | €165($165) | every 3 hours | 1,030km (640 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 6h 30m | €255($255) | twice daily | 1,024km (636 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 7h 10m | €205($205) | 5 times a day | 1,134km (704 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €165($165) | every 4 hours | 1,053km (654 miles) |
| Train via Clermont Ferrand | 10h 45m | €305($305) | twice daily | 991km (616 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 12h 55m | €77($77) | 4 times a week | 1,085km (674 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 14h 50m | €72($72) | once daily | 1,074km (667 miles) |
Drive | 9h 20m | €170($170) | on demand | 942km (585 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alès and Carentan
Airlines
Transavia France
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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