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.
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.
👋 Also check out Carcassonne → Caen 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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Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Carcassonne.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 10m | €170($170) | hourly | 741km (460 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 40m | €370($370) | hourly | 897km (557 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 5h 20m | €175($175) | hourly | 937km (582 miles) |
Train | 7hrs | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 1,132km (704 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 50m | €60($60) | 3 times a week | 961km (597 miles) |
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine | 13h 55m | €42($42) | once daily | 1,003km (623 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | €125($125) | on demand | 932km (579 miles) |
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.