The distance between Carentan and Rennes is around 173km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Carentan to Rennes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Pontchaillou.
Take the bus to Avranches - Gare SNCF and then to Rennes.
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There are several options for getting from Carentan to Rennes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).
The distance between Carentan and Rennes is around 173km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (85 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Carentan and Rennes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carentan to Rennes is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Rennes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Rennes. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lison. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
SNCF run train services between Carentan and Rennes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carentan and Rennes. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carentan to Rennes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF and Avranches - Gare SNCF. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
NOMAD CARS Manche, SNCF Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Carentan and Rennes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Rennes. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Rennes is Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Rennes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Carentan and Rennes. The distance is around 184km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Rennes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 55m | €35($35) | twice daily | 235km (146 miles) |
Bus | 3h 20m | €15($15) | every 20 mins | 173km (107 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €33($33) | on demand | 184km (114 miles) |
The following major airports near Rennes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.