The distance between Quimper and Carentan is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Quimper 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 → Quimper if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Rennes and then to Lison.
Fly from Quimper (UIP) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Carentan.
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Take the bus to Rennes then Avranches and then to Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements.
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There are several options for getting from Quimper to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).
The distance between Quimper and Carentan is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (159 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Quimper and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Quimper to Carentan is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €71 ($71).
The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Carentan. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Lison. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Quimper and Carentan. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Quimper and Carentan. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes, Avranches and Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
FlixBus, Blablabus, SNCF Bus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Quimper and Carentan. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Carentan. We recommend that you fly from Quimper (UIP) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 5h 5m.
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 Quimper and Carentan. The distance is around 396km (246 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 Quimper to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5h 5m | €95($95) | twice daily | 483km (300 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 5m | €170($170) | every 3 hours | 835km (519 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | €30($30) | twice daily | 388km (241 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €71($71) | on demand | 396km (246 miles) |
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Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.