How to travel from Caen to Carentan, France
The distance between Caen and Carentan is around 75km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 40min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Caen to Carentan by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carentan → Caen if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Carentan.
- Duration40min
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€13($13)
Taxi
Take a taxi to Carentan.
- Duration50min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost€200($200)
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+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Carentan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Caen to Carentan by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 40min.
The distance between Caen and Carentan is around 75km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 65km (40 miles)
It takes around 40min to get from Caen and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caen to Carentan is to take the train which takes around 40min and will set you back approx €13 ($13).
The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Carentan. It typically takes around 40min and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Caen and Carentan with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 40min.
SNCF run train services between Caen and Carentan. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 40min, 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 Caen and Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 40min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 40min.
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 Caen and Carentan. The distance is around 76km (47 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 40min and will usually cost around €13 ($13).
Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Carentan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 40min | €13($13) | every 2 hours | 75km (46 miles) |
Taxi | 50min | €200($200) | on demand | 76km (47 miles) |
Drive | 50min | €14($14) | on demand | 76km (47 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