The distance between Carcassonne and Carentan is around 818km (509 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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 → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.
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Take the train to Narbonne then Paris Gare De Lyon 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 Carcassonne to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Carcassonne and Carentan is around 818km (509 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 731km (454 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Carcassonne and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Carentan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Carentan. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carcassonne and Carentan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Carcassonne and Carentan. It typically takes around 14h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne 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 once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 25m.
FlixBus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Carentan. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne 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 4h 15m.
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 Carcassonne and Carentan. The distance is around 972km (604 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 15m | €230($230) | every 2 hours | 818km (509 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 30m | €360($360) | every 3 hours | 971km (603 miles) |
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 6hrs | €190($190) | twice daily | 898km (558 miles) |
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 6h 20m | €150($150) | every 3 hours | 1,010km (628 miles) |
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 6h 20m | €170($170) | every 3 hours | 1,049km (652 miles) |
Train | 7h 45m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 1,204km (748 miles) |
Bus | 14h 25m | €48($48) | once daily | 946km (588 miles) |
Drive | 9h 5m | €175($175) | on demand | 972km (604 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.