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.
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.
👋 Also check out Carentan → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.
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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Caen and then to Carentan.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Rennes then take the train to Lison.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 50m | €295($295) | every 2 hours | 1,170km (727 miles) |
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 5h 45m | €225($225) | every 3 hours | 926km (575 miles) |
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 6h 45m | €255($255) | twice daily | 1,346km (837 miles) |
Train via St Pierre Des Corps + 1 similar | 6hrs | €125($125) | once a week | 722km (448 miles) |
Train | 6hrs | €145($145) | every 3 hours | 912km (567 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 45m | €76($76) | twice daily | 756km (470 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus | 10hrs | €44($44) | once daily | 688km (427 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | €130($130) | on demand | 711km (442 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.