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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Carentan is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Carentan is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Carentan?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Carentan. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Carentan via Lille - Europe Train Station and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Carentan?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Carentan. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Carentan via Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Carentan?

The distance between Dunkirk and Carentan is 607 km. The road distance is 449.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Carentan without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €110 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Dunkirk to Carentan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Carentan bus from?

Dunkirk to Carentan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Carentan train from?

Dunkirk to Carentan train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Carentan?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Carentan is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Carentan bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Carentan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Carentan train arrive?

Dunkirk to Carentan train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Carentan?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Carentan is 450 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Dunkirk to Carentan.

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

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Where can I stay near Carentan?

There are 745+ hotels available in Carentan.

Dunkirk to Carentan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dunkirk 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
best
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Carentantrain K2+ / ...
5h 56m
€112–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Caen to Carentanbus
10h 30m
€44–82
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Amienstrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Amiens to Caenbus 712
3. Take the train from Caen to Carentantrain K2+ / ...
7h 33m
€62–125
Drive 449.8 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Carentancar 449.8 km
4h 23m
€70–100
Train via Amiens
1. Take the train from Dunkerque 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+ / ...
7h 55m
€92–201

Dunkirk to Carentan by train

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 607 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Carentan via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Carentan via Lille - Europe Train Station and Caen in around 10h 30m.

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