The distance between Bayeux and Carcassonne is around 775km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bayeux to Carcassonne by train, 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 → Bayeux if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.
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Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Narbonne and then to Carcassonne.
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There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Carcassonne by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €180 ($180) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).
The distance between Bayeux and Carcassonne is around 775km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 714km (443 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Bayeux and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €180 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayeux and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bayeux to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon and Narbonne. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayeux and Carcassonne. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Bayeux and Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Bayeux and Carcassonne. The distance is around 961km (597 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 Bayeux to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 40m | €255($255) | hourly | 775km (481 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 55m | €360($360) | every 4 hours | 923km (574 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 5h 30m | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 963km (598 miles) |
Train to Pontchaillou, plane | 6hrs | €275($275) | twice daily | 903km (561 miles) |
Train | 7h 25m | €180($180) | 5 times a day | 1,159km (720 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | €170($170) | on demand | 961km (597 miles) |
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.