How to travel from Rennes to Carentan, France

The distance between Rennes and Carentan is around 173km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rennes 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 CarentanRennes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lison.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avranches then Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements and then to Carentan-les-Marais - Carentan Gare SNCF.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Drive

Drive to Carentan.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance184km (114 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Carentan

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Carentan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Rennes and Carentan is around 173km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (85 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Rennes and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Carentan is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Carentan. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lison. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

SNCF run train services between Rennes and Carentan. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rennes and Carentan. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avranches and Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

SNCF Bus, FlixBus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Rennes and Carentan. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Lison. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Rennes and Carentan. The distance is around 184km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Rennes to Carentan

Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Carentan

Transport options from Rennes to Carentan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
€35($35)
twice daily235km (146 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
€16($16)
twice daily173km (107 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€33($33)
on demand184km (114 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