How to travel from Cannes to Carentan, France
The distance between Cannes and Carentan is around 958km (595 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Cannes 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 → Cannes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€145($145)
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Carentan.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€185($185)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Carentan.
- Duration15h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€460($460)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Carentan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cannes to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Cannes and Carentan is around 958km (595 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 899km (559 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Cannes and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cannes to Carentan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Carentan. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Cannes and Carentan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 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 Cannes and Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Cannes and Carentan. The distance is around 1,202km (747 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Carentan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 35m | €145($145) | every 2 hours | 958km (595 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €215($215) | 4 times a day | 1,078km (670 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 5h 30m | €170($170) | every 3 hours | 1,036km (644 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train | 5h 35m | €155($155) | every 3 hours | 1,060km (659 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train | 5h 45m | €185($185) | twice daily | 1,119km (696 miles) |
| Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane | 5h 55m | €395($395) | once daily | 1,149km (714 miles) |
Train | 8h 20m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 1,255km (780 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 15h 20m | €460($460) | once a week | 1,406km (874 miles) |
| Bus to Paris, train | 17h 15m | €73($73) | once daily | 1,259km (783 miles) |
Drive | 11h 15m | €215($215) | on demand | 1,202km (747 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