How to travel from Avignon to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Avignon and Carcassonne is around 240km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Avignon to Carcassonne by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CarcassonneAvignon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Nimes

Take the train to Nimes and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier Sabines and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Carcassonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Avignon and Carcassonne is around 240km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Avignon and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Avignon and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Avignon and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier Sabines. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Avignon and Carcassonne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Narbonne and then to Carcassonne. instead which will take 2h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Avignon and Carcassonne. The distance is around 240km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Carcassonne

Transport options from Avignon to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Nimes + 2 similar
2h 30m
€46($46)
every 4 hours254km (158 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch2h 40m
€69($69)
every 20 mins254km (158 miles)
Train2h 50m
€48($48)
every 2 hours254km (158 miles)
Bus
3h 45m
€13($13)
5 times a week253km (157 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€33($33)
on demand240km (149 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