How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carentan, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carentan is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carentan by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CarentanLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Le Mans then Caen and then to Carentan.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Carentan.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance401km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carentan

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carentan by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carentan is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carentan is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carentan. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mans and Caen. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carentan. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5hrs, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carentan. We recommend that you drive to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 5h 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carentan. The distance is around 401km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carentan

Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carentan

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carentan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€100($100)
once a week536km (333 miles)
Train via Nantes5h 40m
€81($81)
twice daily500km (311 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 40m
€265($265)
every 3 hours1,310km (814 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 20m
€230($230)
every 3 hours838km (521 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane7h 15m
€335($335)
twice daily1,076km (669 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€72($72)
on demand401km (249 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