How to travel from Metz to Carentan, France

The distance between Metz and Carentan is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Metz 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.

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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Carentan.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €440($440)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen then take the train to Carentan.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Carentan.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance640km (397 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Carentan

There are several options for getting from Metz to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Metz and Carentan is around 628km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 539km (335 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Metz and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Carentan is to take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Carentan. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Chaussée d'Antin - la Fayette and Paris St Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Metz and Carentan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Metz and Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Metz and Carentan. The distance is around 640km (397 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Carentan

Transport options from Metz to Carentan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€105($105)
every 4 hours628km (390 miles)
Train via Paris Nord4h 40m
€215($215)
3 times a week632km (392 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 35m
€440($440)
4 times a day1,173km (729 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane5h 50m
€160($160)
every 3 hours687km (427 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane6h 40m
€275($275)
twice daily925km (575 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 45m
€47($47)
twice daily641km (399 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand640km (397 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