How to travel from Carcassonne to Paris, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Paris is around 652km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Paris by plane, train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)

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Drive

Drive to Paris Bercy.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance766km (476 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Paris

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Paris by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €375 ($375).

The distance between Carcassonne and Paris is around 652km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Carcassonne and Paris by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Paris is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €375 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Paris. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carcassonne and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 9h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Paris. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Paris. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Carcassonne and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 45m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Paris. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m 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 Paris. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Carcassonne and Paris. The distance is around 766km (476 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Paris is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €375 ($375).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Paris

Transport options from Carcassonne to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 35m
€375($375)
every 10 mins652km (405 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
€140($140)
hourly692km (430 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, Fly3h 35m
€160($160)
hourly734km (456 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€150($150)
every 4 hours883km (549 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz9h 30m
€120($120)
4 times a week800km (497 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 45m
€25($25)
once daily767km (476 miles)
Bus via Toulouse10h 30m
€49($49)
4 times a day782km (486 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
€105($105)
on demand766km (476 miles)

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Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris