The distance between Carcassonne and Avignon is around 242km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Avignon 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 Avignon → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nimes and then to Avignon Centre.
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Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Avignon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).
The distance between Carcassonne and Avignon is around 242km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Carcassonne and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Avignon is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Avignon. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Avignon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Carcassonne and Avignon. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Avignon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Avignon Centre. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Avignon is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Avignon. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Carcassonne and Avignon. The distance is around 242km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 25m | €46($46) | every 4 hours | 254km (158 miles) |
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch | 2h 35m | €69($69) | once daily | 254km (158 miles) |
Train via Narbonne | 2h 45m | €48($48) | every 3 hours | 254km (158 miles) |
Bus | 3h 30m | €13($13) | 5 times a week | 254km (158 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €33($33) | on demand | 242km (150 miles) |
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.