How to travel from Carentan to Quimper, France

The distance between Carentan and Quimper is around 390km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Quimper.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Quimper (UIP).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance396km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Carentan and Quimper is around 390km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (159 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Carentan and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Quimper is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Quimper. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lison and Rennes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carentan and Quimper. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carentan to Quimper. 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 6h 20m.

NOMAD CARS Manche, SNCF Bus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carentan and Quimper. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 20m 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Quimper (UIP). instead which will take 5h 5m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 396km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Quimper

Transport options from Carentan to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5hrs
€95($95)
twice daily483km (300 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 5m
€165($165)
every 4 hours832km (517 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€30($30)
every 20 mins390km (242 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€71($71)
on demand396km (246 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper