The distance between Carcassonne and Gordes is around 279km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Gordes by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gordes → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Gordes by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Carcassonne and Gordes is around 279km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (151 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Carcassonne and Gordes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Gordes is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Gordes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Carcassonne and Gordes. We recommend that you drive to Gordes. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carcassonne and Gordes. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Gordes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier, Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station, Limbert and Coustellet route d'Apt - MAUBEC. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Gordes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Gordes. We recommend that you take the bus to Montpellier and then to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Gordes is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Gordes. 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 Gordes. The distance is around 279km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Gordes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 4h 35m | €24($24) | 5 times a week | 296km (184 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €38($38) | on demand | 279km (173 miles) |
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
The following major airports near Gordes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.