The distance between Brest and Carentan is around 374km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Brest 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 → Brest if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Rennes and then to Lison.
Fly from Brest (BES) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Carentan.
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Take the bus to Rennes then Avranches and then to Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements.
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There are several options for getting from Brest to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).
The distance between Brest and Carentan is around 374km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Brest and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brest to Carentan is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).
The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Carentan. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Lison. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Brest and Carentan. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Brest and Carentan. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest 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 twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
FlixBus, Blablabus, SNCF Bus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Brest and Carentan. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 5h 5m.
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 Brest and Carentan. The distance is around 374km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5hrs | €95($95) | twice daily | 488km (303 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 5m | €205($205) | every 3 hours | 871km (541 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | €31($31) | twice daily | 415km (258 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | €67($67) | on demand | 374km (232 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.