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.
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 Carentan → Les Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Le Mans then Caen and then to Carentan.
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €100($100) | once a week | 536km (333 miles) |
Train via Nantes | 5h 40m | €81($81) | twice daily | 500km (311 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 40m | €265($265) | every 3 hours | 1,310km (814 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 6h 20m | €230($230) | every 3 hours | 838km (521 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 7h 15m | €335($335) | twice daily | 1,076km (669 miles) |
Drive | 4h 5m | €72($72) | on demand | 401km (249 miles) |
Transavia France
NOMAD CARS Manche
The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.