How to travel from Reims to Carentan, France

The distance between Reims and Carentan is around 453km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Reims 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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Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Carentan.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €410($410)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Carentan.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance453km (281 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Carentan

There are several options for getting from Reims to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €86 ($86).

The distance between Reims and Carentan is around 453km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 383km (238 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Reims and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Carentan is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €86 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Carentan. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Magenta and Haussmann Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Reims and Carentan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Reims and Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Carentan. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Reims and Carentan. The distance is around 453km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).

How do I get from Reims to Carentan

Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Carentan

Transport options from Reims to Carentan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€86($86)
every 4 hours461km (287 miles)
Train via Paris-Est3h 45m
€130($130)
every 4 hours461km (286 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 30m
€410($410)
5 times a day1,188km (738 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 20m
€58($58)
every 20 mins466km (290 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€82($82)
on demand453km (281 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