How to travel from Carcassonne to Quimper, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Quimper is around 906km (563 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Castres (DCM) to Quimper (UIP).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €460($460)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Quimper.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance907km (563 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €460 ($460).

The distance between Carcassonne and Quimper is around 906km (563 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 731km (454 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Carcassonne and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Quimper is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €460 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Quimper. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Quimper. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Quimper. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Carcassonne and Quimper. Flights depart from Castres (DCM) and arrive at Quimper (UIP) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Carcassonne to Quimper. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Carcassonne to Quimper typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Castres (DCM) and and arrive into Quimper (UIP).

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 907km (563 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Quimper

Transport options from Carcassonne to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
€460($460)
hourly1,131km (703 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€210($210)
every 4 hours909km (565 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 45m
€240($240)
every 4 hours1,482km (921 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean9h 50m
€140($140)
4 times a day936km (582 miles)
Bus
13h 10m
€50($50)
once daily906km (563 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€165($165)
on demand907km (563 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper