How to travel from Carentan to Valence, France
The distance between Carentan and Valence is around 747km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Carentan to Valence 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 Valence → 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 Valence Ville.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€360($360)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Valence Ville.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train to Paris St Lazare, Bus
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then take the bus to Valence - Centre.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€64($64)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Valence
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carentan to Valence by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).
The distance between Carentan and Valence is around 747km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 672km (417 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Carentan and Valence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carentan to Valence is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Valence, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Valence. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Valence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carentan and Valence. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Valence. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Valence Ville. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Valence is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 89km (55 miles) from Valence. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Valence. The distance is around 868km (539 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Valence is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Valence
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 10m | €360($360) | every 20 mins | 747km (464 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 5hrs | €195($195) | every 20 mins | 851km (529 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 5h 5m | €160($160) | twice daily | 923km (574 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 35m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 853km (530 miles) |
| Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux | 9hrs | €515($515) | once a week | 1,004km (624 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, Bus + 1 similar | 10h 20m | €64($64) | 4 times a week | 883km (549 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 11h 55m | €58($58) | twice daily | 876km (544 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | €155($155) | on demand | 868km (539 miles) |
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Airlines
Airports near Valence
The following major airports near Valence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Valence
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 168km (104 miles) from Valence
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 168km (104 miles) from Valence