How to travel from Carentan to Avignon, France

The distance between Carentan and Avignon is around 867km (539 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Carentan to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Caen, plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Paris and then to Avignon.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance989km (615 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €355 ($355).

The distance between Carentan and Avignon is around 867km (539 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 753km (468 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Carentan and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Avignon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €355 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Avignon. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carentan and Avignon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Carentan and Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Avignon is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Avignon. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Carentan and Avignon. The distance is around 989km (615 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

How do I get from Carentan to Avignon

Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Avignon

Transport options from Carentan to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Caen, plane + 3 similar
3h 25m
€355($355)
twice daily867km (539 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€195($195)
5 times a day943km (586 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 30m
€225($225)
5 times a day1,047km (651 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 45m
€285($285)
twice daily1,079km (670 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 35m
€155($155)
every 4 hours970km (603 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare6h 45m
€155($155)
every 20 mins977km (607 miles)
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux11hrs
€560($565)
once a week1,129km (702 miles)
Train and Bus
13h 15m
€67($67)
once daily1,002km (623 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
€180($180)
on demand989km (615 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Avignon

The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Avignon
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (49 miles) from Avignon
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Avignon