How to travel from Carentan to Montpellier, France

The distance between Carentan and Montpellier is around 923km (574 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Carentan to Montpellier 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 MontpellierCarentan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Caen, plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Bus

Take the bus to Avranches - Gare SNCF then Rennes and then to Montpellier.

  • Duration15h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Drive

Drive to Montpellier.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance985km (612 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Montpellier

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Montpellier by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 15h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).

The distance between Carentan and Montpellier is around 923km (574 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 744km (462 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Carentan and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Montpellier is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Montpellier. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Montpellier. 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 6h 25m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carentan and Montpellier. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carentan and Montpellier. It typically takes around 15h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carentan to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF, Avranches - Gare SNCF and Rennes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 15h 5m.

NOMAD CARS Manche, SNCF Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Carentan and Montpellier. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 15h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL). instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Montpellier is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) 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 Montpellier. The distance is around 985km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Montpellier

Transport options from Carentan to Montpellier
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Caen, plane + 4 similar
4h 10m
€370($370)
once daily949km (589 miles)
Train to Caen, plane4h 45m
€205($205)
once daily1,033km (642 miles)
Train to Rennes, Fly5hrs
€245($245)
twice daily923km (574 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
€240($240)
every 4 hours966km (600 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly5h 20m
€150($150)
every 4 hours929km (577 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,054km (655 miles)
Train via Caen7h 30m
€180($180)
once a week1,173km (729 miles)
Bus
15h 5m
€61($61)
every 20 mins1,115km (693 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€175($175)
on demand985km (612 miles)

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Airports near Montpellier

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

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Montpellier
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Montpellier
DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Montpellier