How to travel from Carentan to Tours, France

The distance between Carentan and Tours is around 329km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carentan to Tours 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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Train

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

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Le Mans and then to Tours.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Tours.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance329km (204 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Tours

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Tours by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Carentan and Tours is around 329km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Carentan and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Tours is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Tours. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

SNCF run train services between Carentan and Tours. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Tours. We recommend that you drive to Tours. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Tours. We recommend that you take the train to Caen and then to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Tours is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Tours. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Tours. The distance is around 329km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

How do I get from Carentan to Tours

Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Tours

Transport options from Carentan to Tours
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 20m
€53($53)
twice a week339km (210 miles)
Train via Caen3h 40m
€53($53)
twice daily337km (209 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 50m
€58($58)
5 times a week340km (211 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€59($59)
on demand329km (204 miles)

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Airports near Tours

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

PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Tours
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
175km (109 miles) from Tours
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Tours