How to travel from Arcachon to Carentan, France

The distance between Arcachon and Carentan is around 688km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Arcachon 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 Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train via St Pierre Des Corps

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Caen and then to Carentan.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Rennes then take the train to Lison.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Carentan.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance711km (442 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Carentan

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Arcachon and Carentan is around 688km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 517km (321 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Arcachon and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Carentan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Carentan. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arcachon and Carentan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Arcachon and Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Arcachon and Carentan. The distance is around 711km (442 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Carentan

Transport options from Arcachon to Carentan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 50m
€295($295)
every 2 hours1,170km (727 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane5h 45m
€225($225)
every 3 hours926km (575 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane6h 45m
€255($255)
twice daily1,346km (837 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps + 1 similar
6hrs
€125($125)
once a week722km (448 miles)
Train6hrs
€145($145)
every 3 hours912km (567 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9h 45m
€76($76)
twice daily756km (470 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus10hrs
€44($44)
once daily688km (427 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€130($130)
on demand711km (442 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