How to travel from Antibes to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Antibes and Carcassonne is around 452km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Antibes 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 CarcassonneAntibes if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Castres (DCM).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €460($460)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance452km (281 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antibes and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Antibes 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 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €460 ($460).

The distance between Antibes and Carcassonne is around 452km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (240 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Antibes and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Antibes to Carcassonne is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €460 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Antibes and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Antibes and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Antibes to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Antibes and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Antibes and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Antibes to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE and Marseille. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Antibes and Carcassonne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Antibes and Carcassonne. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Castres (DCM) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Antibes to Carcassonne. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Antibes to Carcassonne typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Antibes and Carcassonne. The distance is around 452km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antibes to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Antibes and Carcassonne

Transport options from Antibes to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4hrs
€460($460)
every 2 hours1,324km (823 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€90($90)
every 4 hours535km (332 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
€39($39)
5 times a week523km (325 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€61($61)
on demand452km (281 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