How to travel from Valence to Carentan, France
The distance between Valence and Carentan is around 747km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Valence 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 → Valence if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€360($360)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Carentan.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Train
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then take the train to Carentan.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€64($64)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Carentan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Valence to Carentan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).
The distance between Valence and Carentan is around 747km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 672km (417 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Valence and Carentan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valence to Carentan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Carentan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Carentan. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Carentan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Valence and Carentan. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Valence and Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Carentan. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the train to Carentan. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Valence and Carentan. The distance is around 866km (538 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Carentan is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Carentan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 10m | €360($360) | every 20 mins | 747km (464 miles) |
| Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane | 5h 5m | €195($195) | every 20 mins | 851km (529 miles) |
| Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane | 5h 10m | €160($160) | twice daily | 924km (574 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 25m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 853km (530 miles) |
| Train via Chambery Challes Les Eaux | 9h 35m | €455($455) | once a week | 1,004km (624 miles) |
Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Train + 1 similar | 10h 20m | €64($64) | 4 times a week | 882km (548 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 11h 50m | €57($57) | once daily | 879km (546 miles) |
Drive | 8h 10m | €155($155) | on demand | 866km (538 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.
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
- Distance
- 59km (36 miles) from Carentan
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 240km (149 miles) from Carentan
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 244km (151 miles) from Carentan