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.
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 Carentan → Dunkirk if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.
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Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Carentan.
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Take the bus to Paris Nord - Saint-Denis Université then take the train to Carentan.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 45m | €485($485) | every 4 hours | 1,300km (808 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 60m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 606km (376 miles) |
Train via Amiens | 5h 35m | €87($87) | 5 times a week | 551km (343 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 7h 5m | €58($58) | 4 times a week | 617km (384 miles) |
Bus to Lille, train | 7h 20m | €44($44) | twice daily | 543km (338 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | €82($82) | on demand | 457km (284 miles) |
The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.