How to travel from Arras to Carcassonne, France
The distance between Arras and Carcassonne is around 835km (519 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Arras 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 Carcassonne → Arras if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Antony then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€360($360)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud then Narbonne and then to Carcassonne.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€180($180)
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Train to Paris Nord, bus
Take the train to Paris Nord then take the bus to Toulouse and then to Carcassonne.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Carcassonne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arras to Carcassonne by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).
The distance between Arras and Carcassonne is around 835km (519 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 788km (489 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Arras and Carcassonne by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arras to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Narbonne. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Arras and Carcassonne. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arras and Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Antony then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM). instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Antony then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM). instead which will take 3h 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Arras and Carcassonne. The distance is around 942km (586 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €360 ($360).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Carcassonne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 20m | €360($360) | hourly | 835km (519 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane | 3h 30m | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 863km (536 miles) |
| Train to Paris Nord, plane | 3h 55m | €150($150) | hourly | 875km (544 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane | 3h 60m | €255($255) | every 20 mins | 937km (582 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 3h 60m | €155($155) | every 2 hours | 953km (592 miles) |
| Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, plane | 4h 50m | €285($285) | once daily | 1,114km (692 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €180($180) | once daily | 1,062km (660 miles) |
| Train via Paris Nord | 11h 25m | €155($155) | 5 times a week | 988km (614 miles) |
Train to Paris Nord, bus + 1 similar | 10h 50m | €95($95) | twice daily | 958km (595 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 11h 30m | €71($71) | once daily | 952km (592 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | €170($170) | on demand | 942km (586 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.
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Carcassonne
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Carcassonne
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 136km (85 miles) from Carcassonne