How to travel from Carcassonne to Nancy, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Nancy is around 849km (527 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Nancy by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €590($590)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Marne La Vallee Chessy and then to Nancy.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nancy.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance851km (529 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Nancy by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €590 ($590).

The distance between Carcassonne and Nancy is around 849km (527 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 677km (421 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Carcassonne and Nancy by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Nancy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €590 ($590).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Nancy. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Marne La Vallee Chessy. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Nancy. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Nancy. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13hrs 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 Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 851km (529 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Nancy is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €590 ($590).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Nancy

Transport options from Carcassonne to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
€590($590)
hourly849km (527 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
€400($400)
every 4 hours983km (611 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, Fly5h 45m
€495($495)
every 20 mins1,023km (636 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€255($255)
4 times a week1,190km (739 miles)
Train via Lyon Perrache9h 20m
€215($215)
once a week1,116km (693 miles)
Bus
13hrs
€62($62)
3 times a week962km (598 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€115($115)
on demand851km (529 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy