How to travel from Ajaccio to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Ajaccio and Carcassonne is around 653km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Carcassonne by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CarcassonneAjaccio if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Castres (DCM).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €550($550)
Operated byAir France+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Marseille and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration15h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Carcassonne by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Ajaccio and Carcassonne is around 653km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 542km (337 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Ajaccio and Carcassonne by plane.

The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Carcassonne is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ajaccio and Carcassonne. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and arrive at Castres (DCM) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Ajaccio to Carcassonne. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ajaccio to Carcassonne typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Ajaccio (AJA) and and arrive into Castres (DCM).

The closest major airport to Carcassonne is Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Carcassonne. Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Castres (DCM). instead which will take 3h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Carcassonne is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €550 ($550).

How do I get from Ajaccio to Carcassonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Carcassonne

Transport options from Ajaccio to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
€550($550)
hourly1,545km (960 miles)
Plane and Train3hrs
€140($140)
hourly739km (459 miles)
Ferry and Bus
15h 45m
€120($120)
once a week1,127km (700 miles)
Ferry and Train + 2 similar
13h 15m
€175($175)
once a week1,147km (713 miles)
Ferry to Marseille, Train15h 20m
€120($120)
once daily677km (421 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train17h 45m
€76($76)
once daily708km (440 miles)
Ferry and Car
14h 55m
€100($100)
once daily653km (405 miles)

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Airports near Carcassonne

The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Carcassonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Carcassonne
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Carcassonne