How to travel from Carentan to Nantes, France

The distance between Carentan and Nantes is around 284km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Carentan to Nantes 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 NantesCarentan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Caen then Le Mans and then to Nantes.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Avranches - Gare SNCF and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rennes then take the bus to Nantes Le Cardo.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance290km (180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Carentan and Nantes is around 284km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Carentan and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Nantes is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Nantes. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen and Le Mans. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carentan and Nantes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Nantes. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carentan to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF, Avranches - Gare SNCF and Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

NOMAD CARS Manche and FlixBus run regular bus services between Carentan and Nantes. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 55m 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 Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Nantes. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Nantes

Transport options from Carentan to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€83($83)
every 4 hours424km (263 miles)
Train via Rennes4h 15m
€63($63)
twice daily388km (241 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 50m
€215($215)
every 4 hours726km (451 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
€15($15)
once daily284km (176 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 55m
€46($46)
twice daily346km (215 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€52($52)
on demand290km (180 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

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

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes