The distance between Nantes and Carentan is around 281km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nantes 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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Take the train to Le Mans then Caen and then to Carentan.
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Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Carentan.
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Take the bus to Avranches and then to Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements.
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Take the bus to Rennes Place de la Gare then take the train to Lison.
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There are several options for getting from Nantes to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).
The distance between Nantes and Carentan is around 281km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Nantes and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Carentan is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Carentan. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mans and Caen. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nantes and Carentan. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nantes and Carentan. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles, Avranches and Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
FlixBus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Nantes and Carentan. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Nantes and Carentan. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €84($84) | 5 times a day | 424km (263 miles) |
Train via Rennes | 4h 15m | €63($63) | twice daily | 388km (241 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 55m | €215($215) | every 3 hours | 726km (451 miles) |
Bus | 5h 15m | €15($15) | once daily | 281km (175 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 5m | €46($46) | twice daily | 346km (215 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | €53($53) | on demand | 291km (181 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.