How to travel from Carentan to Le Havre, France

The distance between Carentan and Le Havre is around 160km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Carentan to Le Havre by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Le HavreCarentan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Caen then Rouen Rive Droite and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance168km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Le Havre by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Carentan and Le Havre is around 160km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 100km (62 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Carentan and Le Havre by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Le Havre is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus 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 Le Havre. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen and Rouen Rive Droite. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Carentan and Le Havre. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you drive to Le Havre. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Le Havre. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) 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 Carentan and Le Havre. The distance is around 168km (104 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Le Havre is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €13 ($13).

How do I get from Carentan to Le Havre

Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Le Havre

Transport options from Carentan to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
€53($53)
every 4 hours324km (202 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 15m
€13($13)
every 4 hours160km (100 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€31($31)
on demand168km (104 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre