How to travel from Dunkirk to Carentan, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Carentan is around 457km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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 CarentanDunkirk if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €485($485)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Carentan.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris Nord - Saint-Denis Université then take the train to Carentan.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Carentan.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance457km (284 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Carentan

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €82 ($82).

The distance between Dunkirk and Carentan is around 457km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Dunkirk and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Carentan is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €82 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Carentan. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Carentan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Dunkirk and Carentan. We recommend that you drive to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Dunkirk and Carentan. The distance is around 457km (284 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Dunkirk to Carentan

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Carentan

Transport options from Dunkirk to Carentan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 45m
€485($485)
every 4 hours1,300km (808 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
€105($105)
every 4 hours606km (376 miles)
Train via Amiens5h 35m
€87($87)
5 times a week551km (343 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 5m
€58($58)
4 times a week617km (384 miles)
Bus to Lille, train7h 20m
€44($44)
twice daily543km (338 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€82($82)
on demand457km (284 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.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Carentan
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Carentan
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
244km (151 miles) from Carentan