What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Carentan?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Carentan is to train and bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 10h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Carentan?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Carentan is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Carentan?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Carentan. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Carentan via Lille Flandres, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Calais to Carentan?

The distance between Calais and Carentan is 643 km. The road distance is 409.6 km.

How do I travel from Calais to Carentan without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Carentan without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 54m and costs €100 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Carentan?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Calais to Carentan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Carentan train from?

Calais to Carentan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Where does the Calais to Carentan train arrive?

Calais to Carentan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Carentan?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Carentan is 410 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Calais to Carentan.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Carentan?

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Where can I stay near Carentan?

There are 495+ hotels available in Carentan.

Calais to Carentan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Calais to Carentan by train (TGV), train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Carentantrain K2+
6h 54m
€103–227
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
3. Take the bus from Caen to Carentanbus
10h 41m
€57–111
Drive 409.6 km
1. Drive from Calais to Carentancar 409.6 km
3h 59m
€64–92
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Amiens to Rouen Rive Droitetrain P45 / ...
3. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain P10 / ...
4. Take the train from Caen to Carentantrain K2+ / ...
8h 4m
€85–188

Calais to Carentan by train

80Weekly Trains

6h 54mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 642.7 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Carentan, France?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Carentan via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 6h 54m.

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