How to travel from Rochefort to Carentan, France

The distance between Rochefort and Carentan is around 461km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rochefort 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 CarentanRochefort if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train via Nantes

Take the train to Nantes then Rennes and then to Lison.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then Avranches and then to Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Carentan.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance461km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Carentan

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Rochefort and Carentan is around 461km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Rochefort and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Carentan is to drive which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Carentan. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Rochelle Ville, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rochefort and Carentan. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Rochefort and Carentan. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère, Avranches and Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

FlixBus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Rochefort and Carentan. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Rochefort and Carentan. The distance is around 461km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Carentan

Transport options from Rochefort to Carentan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 20m
€335($335)
every 4 hours1,296km (805 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane7hrs
€240($240)
4 times a day897km (557 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane7h 15m
€245($245)
every 4 hours1,052km (654 miles)
Train via Nantes + 1 similar
6h 20m
€89($89)
twice daily559km (347 miles)
Train6h 25m
€130($130)
every 4 hours810km (503 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
€26($26)
once daily472km (293 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€83($83)
on demand461km (287 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