How to travel from Amiens to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Amiens and Carcassonne is around 786km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Amiens to Carcassonne by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord then Narbonne and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus via Paris

Take the bus to Paris then Toulouse and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance904km (562 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amiens and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Amiens to Carcassonne by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €350 ($350).

The distance between Amiens and Carcassonne is around 786km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 743km (462 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Amiens and Carcassonne by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amiens to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €350 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Amiens and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amiens and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amiens to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Narbonne. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Amiens and Carcassonne. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amiens and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amiens to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Amiens and Carcassonne. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amiens to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Amiens and Carcassonne. The distance is around 904km (562 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amiens to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €350 ($350).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amiens and Carcassonne

Transport options from Amiens to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 45m
€350($350)
hourly786km (489 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane4h 25m
€195($195)
hourly826km (513 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane4h 35m
€235($235)
every 2 hours1,021km (634 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane4h 40m
€225($225)
hourly865km (537 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane5h 5m
€245($245)
every 4 hours939km (583 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€165($165)
5 times a day1,021km (634 miles)
Train via Paris Nord10h 50m
€140($140)
twice a week938km (583 miles)
Bus via Paris + 1 similar
12h 45m
€55($55)
once daily922km (573 miles)
Bus12h 55m
€35($35)
once daily909km (565 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€160($160)
on demand904km (562 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