How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Carentan, France
The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carentan is around 638km (397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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 → Brive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€245($245)
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Train
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Carentan.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€115($115)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Caen then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€45($45)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carentan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carentan is around 638km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 506km (315 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Carentan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carentan. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Invalides and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
SNCF run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carentan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 5h 40m.
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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carentan. The distance is around 638km (397 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carentan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 40m | €245($245) | 4 times a day | 942km (585 miles) |
| Train to Limoges Benedictins, plane | 6h 10m | €195($195) | every 20 mins | 782km (486 miles) |
| Train to Aurillac, plane | 7h 10m | €250($250) | once daily | 875km (544 miles) |
| Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 7h 30m | €205($205) | twice daily | 1,021km (635 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 30m | €340($340) | once daily | 1,024km (636 miles) |
Train | 7h 20m | €115($115) | every 3 hours | 818km (508 miles) |
Bus and Train | 11h 50m | €45($45) | once daily | 804km (500 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | €115($115) | on demand | 638km (397 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.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 59km (36 miles) from Carentan
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 240km (149 miles) from Carentan
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 244km (151 miles) from Carentan