The distance between Carcassonne and Orleans is around 645km (401 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Orleans by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Orleans → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Gare d'Austerlitz and then to Les Aubrais Orleans.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then St Pierre Des Corps and then to Orleans.
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Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Orléans.
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There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Orleans by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €350 ($350).
The distance between Carcassonne and Orleans is around 645km (401 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 523km (325 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Carcassonne and Orleans by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Orleans is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €350 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Orleans. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carcassonne and Orleans with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 8h 15m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Orleans. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carcassonne and Orleans. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Orleans. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Orleans. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Gare d'Austerlitz and then to Les Aubrais Orleans. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Orleans is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Orleans. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Orleans. The distance is around 645km (401 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Orleans is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €350 ($350).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 45m | €350($350) | hourly | 772km (480 miles) |
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 4h 30m | €155($155) | hourly | 812km (504 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 40m | €160($160) | hourly | 858km (533 miles) |
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 4h 45m | €200($200) | twice daily | 887km (551 miles) |
Train to Perpignan, plane | 5h 15m | €285($285) | every 4 hours | 938km (583 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6hrs | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 786km (489 miles) |
Train to Les Aubrais Orleans | 8h 15m | €110($110) | 3 times a week | 682km (424 miles) |
Bus via Toulouse + 1 similar | 8hrs | €45($45) | once daily | 652km (405 miles) |
Bus | 8h 35m | €32($32) | once daily | 647km (402 miles) |
Drive | 5h 60m | €87($87) | on demand | 645km (401 miles) |
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