The distance between Orleans and Carentan is around 427km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Orleans to Carentan by 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 → Orleans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Carentan.
Take the bus to Paris and then to Caen then take the train to Carentan.
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There are several options for getting from Orleans to Carentan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).
The distance between Orleans and Carentan is around 427km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (174 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Orleans and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orleans to Carentan is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).
The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Carentan. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Invalides and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
SNCF run train services between Orleans and Carentan. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Orleans and Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Carentan. instead which will take 3h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Carentan. instead which will take 3h 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 Orleans and Carentan. The distance is around 427km (265 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 55m | €66($66) | every 3 hours | 438km (272 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 15m | €38($38) | every 20 mins | 440km (273 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €77($77) | on demand | 427km (265 miles) |
The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.