The distance between Le Mans and Carentan is around 234km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Le Mans to Carentan by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carentan → Le Mans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Caen and then to Carentan.
Take the bus to Caen then take the train to Carentan.
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There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Carentan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).
The distance between Le Mans and Carentan is around 234km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Le Mans and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Carentan is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Carentan. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
SNCF run train services between Le Mans and Carentan. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Le Mans and Carentan. We recommend that you drive to Carentan. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Caen and then to Carentan. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Le Mans and Carentan. The distance is around 234km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 25m | €38($38) | 5 times a day | 240km (149 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 40m | €42($42) | 6 times a week | 239km (148 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €42($42) | on demand | 234km (146 miles) |
The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.