How to travel from Carcassonne to Grasse, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Grasse is around 458km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Grasse 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 GrasseCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Castres (DCM) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €460($460)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Cannes.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Cannes.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Grasse.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance458km (284 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Grasse

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Grasse by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €62 ($62).

The distance between Carcassonne and Grasse is around 458km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 373km (232 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Carcassonne and Grasse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Grasse is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €62 ($62).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Grasse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Grasse. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Cannes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Grasse. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Grasse. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier, Cannes and Paul Doumer - LE CANNET. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Grasse. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Carcassonne and Grasse. Flights depart from Castres (DCM) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Carcassonne to Grasse. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Carcassonne to Grasse typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Castres (DCM) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

The closest major airport to Grasse is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Grasse. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Grasse. The distance is around 458km (284 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Grasse is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Grasse

Transport options from Carcassonne to Grasse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 25m
€460($460)
once daily1,348km (837 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€95($95)
every 4 hours543km (337 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€38($38)
5 times a week505km (314 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€62($62)
on demand458km (284 miles)

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Airports near Grasse

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Grasse
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Grasse
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Grasse