The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Carentan is around 295km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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 → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes, Le Mans then Caen and then to Carentan.
Take the bus to Gare SNCF, Rennes then Avranches and then to Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Carentan by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Carentan is around 295km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (147 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Carentan is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Carentan. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Le Mans and Caen. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Carentan. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Saint-Nazaire and Carentan. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare SNCF, Rennes, Avranches and Saint-Lô - Maison du Département - Desserte Établissements. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.
Lila Loire-Atlantique, SNCF Bus, FlixBus and NOMAD CARS Manche run regular bus services between Saint-Nazaire and Carentan. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes, Le Mans then Caen and then to Carentan. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Saint-Nazaire and Carentan. The distance is around 310km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 25m | €95($95) | 5 times a day | 487km (303 miles) |
Bus | 6h 5m | €29($29) | once daily | 295km (183 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €56($56) | on demand | 310km (193 miles) |
Lila Loire-Atlantique
NOMAD CARS Manche
The following major airports near Carentan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.