How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Carentan, France
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Carentan is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Carentan 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 Carentan → Clermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris-Bercy and then to Carentan.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€265($265)
Bus to Orléans, train
Take the bus to Orléans then Paris - Orly Airport and then to Caen then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration10hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€48($48)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Carentan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Carentan is around 668km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 509km (316 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Carentan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Carentan. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Carentan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Clermont-Ferrand and Carentan. The distance is around 668km (415 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Carentan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 40m | €225($225) | every 3 hours | 709km (440 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €375($375) | every 4 hours | 891km (554 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train | 5h 35m | €365($365) | twice daily | 947km (588 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane | 7h 30m | €180($180) | twice daily | 1,067km (663 miles) |
Train | 6h 25m | €265($265) | every 4 hours | 737km (458 miles) |
Bus to Orléans, train + 1 similar | 10hrs | €48($48) | 4 times a week | 752km (467 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 10h 40m | €52($52) | every 20 mins | 754km (468 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | €120($120) | on demand | 668km (415 miles) |
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Airports near Carentan
The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 59km (36 miles) from Carentan
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 240km (149 miles) from Carentan
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 244km (151 miles) from Carentan