How to travel from Bayonne to Carentan, France

The distance between Bayonne and Carentan is around 796km (494 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Bayonne 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 CarentanBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Carentan.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes then Avranches and then to Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Carentan.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance828km (515 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Carentan

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Bayonne and Carentan is around 796km (494 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 646km (402 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Bayonne and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Carentan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Carentan. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Bayonne and Carentan. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bayonne and Carentan. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes, Avranches and Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

FlixBus, SNCF Bus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Bayonne and Carentan. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) 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 Bayonne and Carentan. The distance is around 828km (515 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Carentan

Transport options from Bayonne to Carentan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 15m
€285($285)
every 2 hours1,237km (768 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train4h 60m
€155($155)
every 3 hours997km (620 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train5h 10m
€185($185)
every 3 hours1,040km (646 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
€410($410)
4 times a day1,279km (795 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train6h 10m
€255($255)
twice daily1,278km (794 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€165($165)
5 times a day1,052km (653 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean7h 15m
€145($145)
once a week864km (537 miles)
Bus
12h 35m
€45($45)
once daily796km (494 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€150($150)
on demand828km (515 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