How to travel from Montpellier to Carentan, France

The distance between Montpellier and Carentan is around 924km (574 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Montpellier 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 and Plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Carentan.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Carentan.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €455($455)
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Drive

Drive to Carentan.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance992km (616 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Carentan

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Montpellier and Carentan is around 924km (574 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 744km (462 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Montpellier and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Carentan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Carentan. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier 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 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Carentan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Montpellier and Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Montpellier and Carentan. The distance is around 992km (616 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Carentan

Transport options from Montpellier to Carentan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
4h 35m
€205($205)
once daily1,033km (642 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train5h 15m
€155($155)
every 3 hours933km (580 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train5h 15m
€250($250)
twice daily924km (574 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
€240($240)
every 3 hours967km (601 miles)
Fly to Nantes (NTE), train5h 50m
€185($185)
5 times a day1,034km (643 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane6h 30m
€290($290)
once daily1,169km (727 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane7h 5m
€205($205)
twice daily1,054km (655 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,055km (655 miles)
Train via Le Mans7h 15m
€180($180)
3 times a week1,166km (724 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
12hrs
€455($455)
once a week1,202km (747 miles)
Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, train13h 35m
€51($51)
once daily1,068km (664 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€180($180)
on demand992km (616 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