How to travel from Carentan to Nimes, France
The distance between Carentan and Nimes is around 899km (559 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Carentan to Nimes 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 Nimes → 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 Nimes.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€360($360)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Nimes.
- Duration5h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€155($155)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux and then to Valence then take the bus to Nîmes.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€520($520)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Nimes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carentan to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).
The distance between Carentan and Nimes is around 899km (559 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 743km (462 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Carentan and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carentan to Nimes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Nimes. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Nimes. 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 5h 55m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carentan and Nimes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Nimes is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Nimes. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Nimes. The distance is around 1,013km (629 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Nimes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 40m | €360($360) | once daily | 899km (559 miles) |
| Train to Caen, plane | 4h 15m | €200($200) | once daily | 984km (611 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 5h 15m | €275($275) | twice daily | 985km (612 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 5h 35m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 991km (616 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 5h 60m | €230($230) | once daily | 1,088km (676 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 6h 10m | €290($290) | once daily | 1,119km (695 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 55m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 1,005km (624 miles) |
| Train via Caen | 7hrs | €180($180) | once a week | 1,123km (698 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 45m | €520($520) | once a week | 1,158km (720 miles) |
| Train to Caen, bus | 13h 45m | €63($63) | 4 times a week | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Drive | 9h 30m | €180($180) | on demand | 1,013km (629 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Carentan and Nimes
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Transavia France
Air Corsica
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Bus companies
Airports near Nimes
The following major airports near Nimes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Nimes
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Nimes
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Nimes