How to travel from Nice to Carentan, France
The distance between Nice and Carentan is around 941km (585 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Nice to Carentan by plane, train, 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 → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€135($135)
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Carentan.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€195($195)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Carentan.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€445($445)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Carentan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nice to Carentan by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 18h 20m. 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 €135 ($135).
The distance between Nice and Carentan is around 941km (585 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 901km (560 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Nice and Carentan by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Carentan is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Carentan. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice 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 8h 50m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Carentan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Nice and Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice to Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and Carentan. The distance is around 1,230km (764 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Carentan is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Carentan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 25m | €135($135) | every 2 hours | 941km (585 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 5h 20m | €175($175) | every 3 hours | 1,017km (632 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train | 5h 30m | €165($165) | every 3 hours | 1,043km (648 miles) |
| Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train | 5h 35m | €185($185) | twice daily | 1,103km (685 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 5h 60m | €230($230) | 4 times a day | 1,108km (689 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 25m | €400($400) | once daily | 1,180km (733 miles) |
Train | 8h 50m | €195($195) | every 4 hours | 1,286km (799 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 15h 15m | €445($445) | once a week | 1,249km (776 miles) |
| Bus to Paris, train | 18h 20m | €80($80) | once daily | 1,291km (802 miles) |
Drive | 11h 35m | €220($220) | on demand | 1,230km (764 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.
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