How to travel from Carcassonne to Nice, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Nice is around 472km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Nice 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 NiceCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • 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 Nice Ville.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nice.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Narbonne then take the bus to Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance472km (293 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Nice

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Carcassonne and Nice is around 472km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 401km (249 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Carcassonne and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Nice. 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 Nice. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Nice. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Carcassonne and Nice. 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 Nice. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

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

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. 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 Nice. The distance is around 472km (293 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Nice

Transport options from Carcassonne to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4hrs
€460($460)
every 15 mins1,316km (818 miles)
Train and Plane3h 5m
€125($125)
hourly577km (359 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€115($115)
every 4 hours554km (345 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€38($38)
5 times a week529km (328 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 40m
€15($15)
4 times a week550km (342 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€64($64)
on demand472km (293 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice