How to travel from Carcassonne to Carentan, France

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.

8 routes found

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 CarentanCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Narbonne then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Carentan.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then Avranches and then to Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Carentan.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Distance972km (604 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Carentan

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Carentan

Transport options from Carcassonne to Carentan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 15m
€230($230)
every 2 hours818km (509 miles)
Plane and Train5h 30m
€360($360)
every 3 hours971km (603 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6hrs
€190($190)
twice daily898km (558 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6h 20m
€150($150)
every 3 hours1,010km (628 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane6h 20m
€170($170)
every 3 hours1,049km (652 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,204km (748 miles)
Bus
14h 25m
€48($48)
once daily946km (588 miles)
Drive
9h 5m
€175($175)
on demand972km (604 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.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Carentan
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Carentan
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
244km (151 miles) from Carentan