The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carentan is around 53km (33 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 30min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Carentan by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carentan → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Carentan.
Take the bus to Carentan-les-Marais - Carentan Gare SNCF.
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+ 1 othersTake a taxi to Carentan.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Carentan by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 30min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €11 ($11).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carentan is around 53km (33 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 47km (29 miles)
It takes around 30min to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 38min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Carentan is to take the train which takes around 30min and will set you back approx €11 ($11).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carentan. It typically takes around 30min and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carentan with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 30min.
SNCF run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carentan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 30min, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carentan. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carentan with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 10m.
NOMAD CARS Manche and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carentan. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 1h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 30min.
The closest major airport to Carentan is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 59km (36 miles) from Carentan. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carentan. The distance is around 53km (33 miles) by road and it will take around 38min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 30min and will usually cost around €11 ($11).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 30min | €11($11) | every 3 hours | 57km (35 miles) |
Bus | 1h 10m | 5 times a day | 54km (34 miles) | |
Taxi | 38min | €140($140) | on demand | 53km (33 miles) |
Drive | 38min | €10($10) | on demand | 53km (33 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.