How to travel from Grenoble to Carentan, France

The distance between Grenoble and Carentan is around 766km (476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 CarentanGrenoble if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+
train
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €395($395)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon and then to Carentan.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
3 x bus
+
train
+

Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache then Paris and then to Caen then take the train to Carentan.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Carentan.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Distance873km (542 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Carentan

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €62 ($62) 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 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €395 ($395).

The distance between Grenoble and Carentan is around 766km (476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 697km (433 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Grenoble and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Carentan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €395 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Carentan. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Carentan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Grenoble and Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 3h 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 Grenoble and Carentan. The distance is around 873km (542 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €335 ($335).

How do I get from Grenoble to Carentan

Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Carentan

Transport options from Grenoble to Carentan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
€395($395)
every 4 hours766km (476 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane5h 40m
€230($230)
every 4 hours869km (540 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane5h 40m
€210($210)
twice daily942km (585 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€335($335)
every 4 hours872km (542 miles)
Train via Chambery Challes Les Eaux8h 15m
€440($440)
once a week906km (563 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 55m
€62($62)
every 20 mins879km (546 miles)
Drive
8h 5m
€155($155)
on demand873km (542 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Grenoble and Carentan

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