The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carcassonne is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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 → Brive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Carcassonne.
Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Carcassonne.
There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Carcassonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).
The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carcassonne is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (140 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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 3h 35m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carcassonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest and Toulouse. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carcassonne. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Carcassonne. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 35m | €45($45) | 4 times a day | 305km (189 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | €21($21) | every 20 mins | 297km (184 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | €53($53) | on demand | 293km (182 miles) |
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.