The distance between Annecy and Carcassonne is around 545km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Annecy to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carcassonne → Annecy if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.
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Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Carcassonne.
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Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Carcassonne.
There are several options for getting from Annecy to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).
The distance between Annecy and Carcassonne is around 545km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Annecy and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Annecy to Carcassonne is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy and Carcassonne. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Annecy and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Annecy and Carcassonne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Annecy and Carcassonne. The distance is around 556km (345 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 50m | €115($115) | every 20 mins | 598km (372 miles) |
Bus to Genève-Aéroport, gare routière, plane and train | 3h 55m | €185($185) | hourly | 625km (388 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar | 5h 15m | €185($185) | 5 times a day | 627km (390 miles) |
Train | 5h 40m | €115($115) | 5 times a day | 576km (358 miles) |
Bus | 7hrs | €39($39) | 3 times a week | 545km (339 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | €75($75) | on demand | 556km (345 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.