How to travel from Orange to Carentan, France

The distance between Orange and Carentan is around 843km (524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Orange 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 to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Carentan.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance960km (596 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Carentan

There are several options for getting from Orange 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 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Orange and Carentan is around 843km (524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 736km (458 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Orange to Carentan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange 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 Orange and Carentan. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange 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 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Orange and Carentan. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Orange 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 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange 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 4hrs.

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 Orange and Carentan. The distance is around 960km (596 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Orange to Carentan

Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Carentan

Transport options from Orange to Carentan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane + 2 similar
3h 55m
€220($220)
5 times a day975km (606 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€370($370)
every 20 mins843km (524 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane6hrs
€185($185)
twice daily1,019km (633 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
€145($145)
every 20 mins949km (590 miles)
Train via Valence10h 35m
€515($515)
once a week1,100km (684 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 55m
€51($51)
4 times a week1,032km (641 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€170($170)
on demand960km (596 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