How to travel from Carentan to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Carentan and Bordeaux is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Carentan to Bordeaux 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 BordeauxCarentan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train

Take the train to Caen then St Pierre Des Corps and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avranches - Gare SNCF then Nantes Haluchère and then to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance643km (399 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Carentan and Bordeaux is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Carentan and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carentan and Bordeaux. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Carentan and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carentan to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF, Avranches - Gare SNCF and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

NOMAD CARS Manche, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carentan and Bordeaux. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) 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 Bordeaux. The distance is around 643km (399 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Bordeaux

Transport options from Carentan to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 20m
€285($285)
every 3 hours1,126km (699 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly5h 20m
€215($215)
every 4 hours881km (548 miles)
Train to Rennes, Fly6h 15m
€245($245)
twice daily1,301km (809 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€120($120)
twice a week666km (414 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
€33($33)
4 times a week634km (394 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
€115($115)
on demand643km (399 miles)

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Airports near Bordeaux

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

BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux
LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Bordeaux
LIG
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Bordeaux