How to travel from Carentan to Megeve, France
The distance between Carentan and Megeve is around 804km (500 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Carentan to Megeve by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Megeve → Carentan if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Albertville.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€360($360)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train via Paris St Lazare
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Bellegarde and then to Sallanches Combloux Megeve.
- Duration7h 60m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Megeve
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carentan to Megeve by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 7h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).
The distance between Carentan and Megeve is around 804km (500 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 703km (437 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Carentan and Megeve by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carentan to Megeve is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Megeve, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Megeve. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Megeve. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Albertville. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carentan and Megeve. Trains depart once a week and will take around 8h 35m, 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 Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Albertville. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Albertville. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Megeve is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Megeve. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Megeve. The distance is around 902km (561 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Megeve is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €465 ($465).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Megeve
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 50m | €360($360) | twice a week | 889km (553 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 7h 50m | €165($165) | twice a week | 1,065km (662 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus | 5h 50m | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 804km (500 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6hrs | €190($190) | every 20 mins | 825km (513 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane and bus | 6h 10m | €205($205) | twice daily | 950km (590 miles) |
Train via Paris St Lazare + 1 similar | 7h 60m | €145($145) | 5 times a day | 893km (555 miles) |
| Train | 8h 35m | €465($465) | once a week | 922km (573 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | €160($160) | on demand | 902km (561 miles) |
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Airports near Megeve
The following major airports near Megeve offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Megeve
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 160km (99 miles) from Megeve
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Megeve