How to travel from Nimes to Carentan, France
The distance between Nimes and Carentan is around 899km (559 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Nimes 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.
👋 Also check out Carentan → Nimes if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€360($360)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Carentan.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€155($155)
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Valence - Centre then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Carentan.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€465($465)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Carentan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nimes to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €63 ($63) 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 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).
The distance between Nimes and Carentan is around 899km (559 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 743km (462 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Nimes and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nimes to Carentan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Carentan. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 5h 50m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Nimes and Carentan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 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 Nimes and Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Nimes and Carentan. The distance is around 1,012km (629 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Carentan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 45m | €360($360) | once daily | 899km (559 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 4hrs | €200($200) | once daily | 984km (611 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 5h 45m | €230($230) | once daily | 1,089km (676 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 5h 55m | €290($290) | once daily | 1,120km (696 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane | 5h 60m | €160($160) | every 3 hours | 982km (610 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane | 5h 60m | €265($265) | twice daily | 976km (606 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 50m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 1,005km (624 miles) |
| Train via Le Mans | 6h 45m | €170($170) | 3 times a week | 1,116km (694 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 11h 20m | €465($465) | once a week | 1,156km (718 miles) |
| Bus to Paris, train | 13h 35m | €63($63) | 4 times a week | 1,025km (637 miles) |
Drive | 9h 30m | €180($180) | on demand | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nimes and Carentan
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Transavia France
Air Corsica
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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