How to travel from Carentan to Lyon, France
The distance between Carentan and Lyon is around 673km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Carentan to Lyon 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 Lyon → Carentan if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€340($340)
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2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Lyon Part Dieu.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€275($275)
1 similiar route
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Train to Caen, bus
Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Paris - Orly Airport and then to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€42($42)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Lyon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carentan to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).
The distance between Carentan and Lyon is around 673km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Carentan and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carentan to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €340 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Lyon. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Trenitalia run train services between Carentan and Lyon. Trains depart every 4 hours 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
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carentan and Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Lyon. The distance is around 765km (475 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €275 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Lyon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3hrs | €340($340) | every 3 hours | 673km (418 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 4h 55m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 776km (482 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, Fly | 5hrs | €145($145) | twice daily | 849km (527 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 55m | €275($275) | every 4 hours | 745km (463 miles) |
| Train via Mantes La Jolie | 5h 10m | €125($125) | twice a week | 747km (464 miles) |
Train to Caen, bus + 1 similar | 9h 45m | €42($42) | 4 times a week | 771km (479 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 10h 40m | €53($53) | every 20 mins | 773km (480 miles) |
Drive | 7h 10m | €135($135) | on demand | 765km (475 miles) |
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Airports near Lyon
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Lyon
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Lyon
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 212km (131 miles) from Lyon