How to travel from Carcassonne to Megeve, France
The distance between Carcassonne and Megeve is around 556km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Megeve 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 Megeve → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Castres (DCM) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Sallanches.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€320($320)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Megeve Autogare.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€41($41)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Montmélian then take the bus to Megeve Autogare.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Megeve
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Megeve by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Carcassonne and Megeve is around 556km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 448km (278 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Carcassonne and Megeve by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Megeve is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Megeve, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Carcassonne and Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Geneva (GVA) then take the bus to Sallanches. instead which will take 3h 60m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carcassonne and Megeve. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Megeve. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
FlixBus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Megeve. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 50m 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 Megeve. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Albertville. instead which will take 5h 5m.
The closest major airport to Megeve is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Megeve. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Megeve. The distance is around 556km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Megeve is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Megeve
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 40m | €320($320) | 4 times a day | 1,104km (686 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 5m | €185($185) | 3 times a week | 648km (402 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 60m | €180($180) | 4 times a day | 647km (402 miles) |
Bus | 7h 50m | €41($41) | 3 times a week | 560km (348 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | €185($185) | once a week | 579km (360 miles) |
| Train to Beziers, bus | 7h 40m | €47($47) | 3 times a week | 564km (351 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €75($75) | on demand | 556km (346 miles) |
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Airports near Megeve
The following major airports near Megeve offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Megeve
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 160km (99 miles) from Megeve
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 206km (128 miles) from Megeve