How to travel from Belfort to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Belfort and Carcassonne is around 772km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Belfort 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 CarcassonneBelfort if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Besancon Viotte then take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance782km (486 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Belfort and Carcassonne is around 772km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 605km (376 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Belfort and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meroux and Montpellier Saint-Roch. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Belfort and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6hrs, 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 Belfort and Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Belfort and Carcassonne. The distance is around 782km (486 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Carcassonne

Transport options from Belfort to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
€165($165)
hourly831km (517 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane4h 10m
€135($135)
every 4 hours772km (480 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€140($140)
every 20 mins820km (510 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu7h 20m
€130($130)
every 20 mins779km (484 miles)
Train and Bus
12h 10m
€59($59)
once daily893km (555 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€140($140)
on demand782km (486 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