The distance between Bayonne and Carcassonne is around 382km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bayonne to Carcassonne by train, bus, 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 → Bayonne if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.
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Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Carcassonne.
Take the bus to Carcassonne.
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There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).
The distance between Bayonne and Carcassonne is around 382km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Bayonne and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayonne and Carcassonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Bayonne and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bayonne and Carcassonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 10m.
FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Bayonne and Carcassonne. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Bayonne and Carcassonne. The distance is around 382km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 4hrs | €265($265) | hourly | 1,062km (660 miles) |
Train | 4h 25m | €66($66) | 4 times a day | 412km (256 miles) |
Bus to Carcassonne + 1 similar | 5h 45m | €46($46) | twice daily | 482km (300 miles) |
Bus | 6h 10m | €23($23) | once daily | 402km (250 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €69($69) | on demand | 382km (238 miles) |
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.