The distance between Arcachon and Carcassonne is around 389km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Arcachon 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 → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Carcassonne.
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Toulouse then take the train to Carcassonne.
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There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).
The distance between Arcachon and Carcassonne is around 389km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Arcachon and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arcachon and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Carcassonne. We recommend that you drive to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Arcachon and Carcassonne. The distance is around 389km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 50m | €61($61) | every 4 hours | 405km (252 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 35m | €310($310) | hourly | 994km (618 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €38($38) | 4 times a week | 390km (242 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 45m | €30($30) | 4 times a week | 395km (246 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | €70($70) | on demand | 389km (242 miles) |
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.