How to travel from Menton to Carentan, France
The distance between Menton and Carentan is around 966km (600 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Menton to Carentan by train, plane, 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 → Menton if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Carentan.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€200($200)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Grasse then take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Carentan.
- Duration16h 5m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€455($455)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Carentan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Menton to Carentan by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Menton and Carentan is around 966km (600 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 908km (564 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Menton and Carentan by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Menton to Carentan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Carentan. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Menton and Carentan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 25m, 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 Menton and Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Menton and Carentan. The distance is around 1,261km (783 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Carentan is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Carentan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 10m | €155($155) | every 2 hours | 966km (600 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 5m | €180($180) | every 3 hours | 1,045km (649 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train | 6h 15m | €160($160) | every 3 hours | 1,069km (664 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train | 6h 20m | €190($190) | twice daily | 1,128km (701 miles) |
Train | 9h 25m | €200($200) | every 4 hours | 1,310km (814 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 16h 5m | €455($455) | once a week | 1,283km (797 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 18h 30m | €59($59) | 4 times a week | 1,345km (835 miles) |
Drive | 11h 50m | €225($225) | on demand | 1,261km (783 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Menton and Carentan
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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