How to travel from Carentan to Brest, France

The distance between Carentan and Brest is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carentan to Brest 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 BrestCarentan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Brest (BES).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avranches - Gare SNCF then Rennes and then to Brest.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Brest.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance373km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Brest

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Brest by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Carentan and Brest is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Carentan and Brest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Brest is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Brest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Brest. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lison and Rennes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carentan and Brest. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Brest. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carentan to Brest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF, Avranches - Gare SNCF and Rennes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

NOMAD CARS Manche, SNCF Bus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carentan and Brest. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 40m 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 Brest. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Brest (BES). instead which will take 5h 5m.

The closest major airport to Brest is Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Brest. Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Brest. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Brest is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Carentan to Brest

Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Brest

Transport options from Carentan to Brest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 55m
€95($95)
twice daily488km (303 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 5m
€195($195)
every 4 hours870km (541 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
€31($31)
twice daily416km (258 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€67($67)
on demand373km (232 miles)

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Airports near Brest

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

BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Brest
UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Brest
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
255km (159 miles) from Brest