There are 4 ways to get from Carentan to Rennes by train, bus, rideshare, 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
best- Take the train from Lison to Pontchailloutrain C12 / ...
3h 57m€38–86Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Carentan to Rennes162.6 km
2h 12m€11–13Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Sncf to AVRANCHES - Gare Sncfbus 306
- Take the bus from Avranches to Rennesbus K12
5h 17m€16–37Drive 162.4 km
- Drive from Carentan to Rennescar 162.4 km
2h€25–36
Carentan to Rennes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carentan to Rennes is to rideshare which costs €11 - €13 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Carentan to Rennes is to drive which takes 2h and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carentan to Rennes. However, there are services departing from CARENTAN - Gare Sncf and arriving at Rennes via Gare Sncf and Avranches. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Carentan to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Carentan and arriving at Pontchaillou via Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Carentan and Rennes is 235 km. The road distance is 162.4 km.
The best way to get from Carentan to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €35 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Carentan to Rennes, including transfers.
Carentan to Rennes bus services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Gare Sncf station.
Carentan to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lison station.
The best way to get from Carentan to Rennes is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €40 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Carentan, France and Rennes, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lison to Pontchaillou every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CARENTAN - Gare Sncf to Rennes via Gare Sncf and Avranches in around 5h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lison to Pontchaillou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@normandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Bus from Gare Sncf to AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Bus from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Carentan to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Carentan to Rennes bus services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf station.
Carentan to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Pontchaillou station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carentan to Rennes is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Carentan to Rennes.
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