How to travel from Caen to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Caen and Carcassonne is around 741km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Caen to Carcassonne by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Narbonne and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)

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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance932km (579 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Caen to Carcassonne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Caen and Carcassonne is around 741km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 696km (432 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Caen and Carcassonne by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen 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 every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caen and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Caen and Carcassonne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Caen and Carcassonne. The distance is around 932km (579 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Carcassonne

Transport options from Caen to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 10m
€170($170)
hourly741km (460 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€370($370)
hourly897km (557 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 20m
€175($175)
hourly937km (582 miles)
Train
7hrs
€205($205)
every 4 hours1,132km (704 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 50m
€60($60)
3 times a week961km (597 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine13h 55m
€42($42)
once daily1,003km (623 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€125($125)
on demand932km (579 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