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

The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Carentan is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rennes to Carentan is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Rennes and Carentan?

No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Carentan. However, there are services departing from Rennes-Gare Routiere and arriving at CARENTAN - Gare Sncf via CHERBOURG-OCTEVILLE - Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Rennes and Carentan?

No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Carentan. However, there are services departing from Pontchaillou and arriving at Carentan via Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Rennes to Carentan?

The distance between Rennes and Carentan is 235 km. The road distance is 161.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rennes to Carentan without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €35 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Rennes to Carentan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Carentan bus from?

Rennes to Carentan bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Rennes-Gare Routiere station.

Where do I catch the Rennes to Carentan train from?

Rennes to Carentan train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Pontchaillou station.

Train or bus from Rennes to Carentan?

The best way to get from Rennes to Carentan is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Rennes to Carentan bus arrive?

Rennes to Carentan bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Cherbourg-Gare station.

Where does the Rennes to Carentan train arrive?

Rennes to Carentan train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Lison station.

Can I drive from Rennes to Carentan?

Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Carentan is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Rennes to Carentan.

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

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Rennes to Carentan - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Rennes to Carentan by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pontchaillou to Lisontrain C12
3h 28m
€40–85
Drive 161.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rennes to Carentancar 161.5 km
1h 59m
€25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus C<>R
2. Take the bus from CHERBOURG-OCTEVILLE - Gare to CARENTAN - Gare Sncfbus 301
5h 6m

Rennes to Carentan by train

26Weekly Trains

3h 28mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 234.9 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) operates a train from Pontchaillou to Lison twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 48m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to CARENTAN - Gare Sncf via Cherbourg-Gare and CHERBOURG-OCTEVILLE - Gare in around 5h 6m.

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