The distance between Carentan and Le Mans is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Carentan to Le Mans 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 Mans → Carentan if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Caen and then to Le Mans.
Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Le Mans.
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There are several options for getting from Carentan to Le Mans by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).
The distance between Carentan and Le Mans is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Carentan and Le Mans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carentan to Le Mans is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Le Mans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Le Mans. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Le Mans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
SNCF run train services between Carentan and Le Mans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carentan and Le Mans. We recommend that you drive to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Le Mans. We recommend that you take the train to Caen and then to Le Mans. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Le Mans is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 139km (87 miles) from Le Mans. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Carentan and Le Mans. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Le Mans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | €38($38) | every 4 hours | 240km (149 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 40m | €42($42) | 5 times a week | 241km (150 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €42($42) | on demand | 233km (145 miles) |
The following major airports near Le Mans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.