How to travel from Carcassonne to Bayonne, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Bayonne is around 382km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Bayonne by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BayonneCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bayonne.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance382km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Bayonne by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Carcassonne and Bayonne is around 382km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Carcassonne and Bayonne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Bayonne is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Bayonne. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Bayonne. 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 4h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Bayonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Carcassonne and Bayonne. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Carcassonne and Bayonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 45m.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Carcassonne and Bayonne. The distance is around 382km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Bayonne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Carcassonne to Bayonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Bayonne

Transport options from Carcassonne to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4hrs
€375($375)
hourly1,060km (658 miles)
Train
4h 55m
€66($66)
4 times a day412km (256 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
€23($23)
once daily400km (248 miles)
Bus to Irun6h 45m
€46($46)
every 20 mins481km (299 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€69($69)
on demand382km (238 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

The following major airports near Bayonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne