The distance between Bordeaux and Carentan is around 629km (391 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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 → Bordeaux if you're planning a return trip.
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.
Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then Avranches and then to Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements.
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There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).
The distance between Bordeaux and Carentan is around 629km (391 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Bordeaux and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Carentan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Carentan. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Caen. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Bordeaux and Carentan. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bordeaux and Carentan. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère, Avranches and Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Carentan. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Bordeaux and Carentan. The distance is around 643km (400 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 30m | €285($285) | every 2 hours | 1,125km (699 miles) |
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train | 5h 25m | €215($215) | every 3 hours | 881km (548 miles) |
Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train | 6h 25m | €245($245) | twice daily | 1,302km (809 miles) |
Train | 5h 25m | €120($120) | once a week | 666km (414 miles) |
Bus | 9h 10m | €33($33) | 4 times a week | 629km (391 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | €115($115) | on demand | 643km (400 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.