How to travel from Carentan to Poitiers, France

The distance between Carentan and Poitiers is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carentan to Poitiers 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 PoitiersCarentan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €465($465)
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Train

Take the train to Caen then St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance430km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €465 ($465).

The distance between Carentan and Poitiers is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Carentan and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €465 ($465).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carentan and Poitiers. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Poitiers. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carentan to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF, Avranches - Gare SNCF, Nantes Haluchère and Gare Nord. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

NOMAD CARS Manche, FlixBus and Deux-Sèvres Mobilitie 79 run regular bus services between Carentan and Poitiers. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 10m 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 Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Poitiers is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Poitiers. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) 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 Poitiers. The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Poitiers

Transport options from Carentan to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 45m
€465($465)
every 3 hours1,031km (641 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€87($87)
twice a week440km (273 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
€17($17)
4 times a week474km (294 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€77($77)
on demand430km (267 miles)

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Airports near Poitiers

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

PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Poitiers
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Poitiers
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Poitiers