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.
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 Carcassonne → Avignon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nimes and then to Carcassonne.
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Take the bus to Montpellier Sabines and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Nimes + 2 similar | 2h 30m | €46($46) | every 4 hours | 254km (158 miles) |
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch | 2h 40m | €69($69) | every 20 mins | 254km (158 miles) |
Train | 2h 50m | €48($48) | every 2 hours | 254km (158 miles) |
Bus | 3h 45m | €13($13) | 5 times a week | 253km (157 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €33($33) | on demand | 240km (149 miles) |
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.