How to travel from Calais to Carcassonne, France
The distance between Calais and Carcassonne is around 983km (611 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Calais 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 → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train
Take the train to Lille Europe then Narbonne and then to Carcassonne.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Bus
Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Paris and then to Carcassonne.
- Duration13h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€68($68)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Carcassonne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Calais and Carcassonne is around 983km (611 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 861km (535 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Calais and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe and Narbonne. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Carcassonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Calais and Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4h 5m.
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 Calais and Carcassonne. The distance is around 1,052km (653 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Carcassonne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 5m | €190($190) | 4 times a week | 1,003km (623 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 35m | €205($205) | 4 times a week | 1,017km (632 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 4h 45m | €405($405) | every 3 hours | 983km (611 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 5hrs | €270($270) | 4 times a week | 1,172km (728 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 35m | €225($225) | twice a week | 1,222km (760 miles) |
| Train via Lille Flandres | 7h 55m | €240($240) | once daily | 1,209km (751 miles) |
Train and Bus | 13h 45m | €68($68) | once daily | 1,094km (680 miles) |
Drive | 9h 45m | €140($140) | on demand | 1,052km (653 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calais and Carcassonne
Train operators
Eurostar
Bus companies
Airports near Carcassonne
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Carcassonne
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Carcassonne
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 136km (85 miles) from Carcassonne