How to travel from Carentan to Caen, France
The distance between Carentan and Caen is around 73km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 42min.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Carentan to Caen by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Caen → Carentan if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Caen.
- Duration42min
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€13($13)
Taxi
Take a taxi to Caen.
- Duration48min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost€190($190)
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+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Caen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carentan to Caen by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 42min.
The distance between Carentan and Caen is around 73km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 65km (40 miles)
It takes around 42min to get from Carentan and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 48min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carentan to Caen is to take the train which takes around 42min and will set you back approx €13 ($13).
The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Caen. It typically takes around 42min and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carentan and Caen with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 42min.
SNCF run train services between Carentan and Caen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 42min, 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 Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Caen. instead which will take 42min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Caen. instead which will take 42min.
The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Caen. The distance is around 73km (46 miles) by road and it will take around 48min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 42min and will usually cost around €13 ($13).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Caen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 42min | €13($13) | every 3 hours | 75km (46 miles) |
Taxi | 48min | €190($190) | on demand | 73km (46 miles) |
Drive | 48min | €14($14) | on demand | 73km (46 miles) |
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Airports near Caen
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Caen
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 182km (113 miles) from Caen
Orly Airport (ORY)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Caen