How to travel from Marseille to Carentan, France
The distance between Marseille and Carentan is around 889km (552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Marseille 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 → Marseille if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Carentan.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€165($165)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€68($68)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Carentan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Marseille to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Marseille and Carentan is around 889km (552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 839km (521 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Marseille and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to Carentan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Carentan. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille 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 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Marseille and Carentan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Marseille and Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 3h 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Marseille and Carentan. The distance is around 1,072km (666 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Carentan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 25m | €190($190) | 5 times a day | 889km (552 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | €370($370) | 5 times a day | 960km (597 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 5h 10m | €220($220) | 5 times a day | 993km (617 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train | 5h 20m | €280($280) | twice daily | 1,024km (637 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train | 5h 25m | €215($215) | 5 times a day | 1,026km (638 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €165($165) | every 3 hours | 1,063km (661 miles) |
| Train via Mantes-la-Jolie | 6h 60m | €455($455) | once a week | 1,072km (666 miles) |
Bus and Train | 14h 40m | €68($68) | twice daily | 1,091km (678 miles) |
Drive | 10hrs | €195($195) | on demand | 1,072km (666 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Marseille and Carentan
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Train operators
Bus companies
Airports near Carentan
The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 59km (36 miles) from Carentan
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 240km (149 miles) from Carentan
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 244km (151 miles) from Carentan