The distance between Arles and Carcassonne is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Arles to Carcassonne by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carcassonne → Arles if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Carcassonne.
There are several options for getting from Arles to Carcassonne by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).
The distance between Arles and Carcassonne is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Arles and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arles to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €30 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arles and Carcassonne with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 20m.
SNCF run train services between Arles and Carcassonne. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Arles and Carcassonne. We recommend that you drive to Carcassonne. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Arles and Carcassonne. The distance is around 224km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 20m | €45($45) | twice daily | 246km (153 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €30($30) | on demand | 224km (139 miles) |
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.