The distance between Carcassonne and Poitiers is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Poitiers 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 Poitiers → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Poitiers (PIS).
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Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then Angouleme and then to Poitiers.
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Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Poitiers.
There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €495 ($500).
The distance between Carcassonne and Poitiers is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 406km (253 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Carcassonne and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €495 ($500).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Poitiers. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Poitiers. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Poitiers. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Poitiers. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Poitiers. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Poitiers is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Poitiers. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) 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 Poitiers. The distance is around 502km (312 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 Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 35m | €495($500) | hourly | 854km (531 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 55m | €395($395) | twice daily | 952km (591 miles) |
Train via Toulouse Matabiau + 1 similar | 4h 30m | €140($140) | once daily | 574km (357 miles) |
Train | 4h 45m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 593km (369 miles) |
Bus | 8h 15m | €41($41) | twice a week | 584km (363 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | €68($68) | on demand | 502km (312 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Poitiers offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.