How to travel from Carcassonne to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Saint-Raphaël is around 416km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Saint-Raphaël 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 Saint-RaphaëlCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance416km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Carcassonne and Saint-Raphaël is around 416km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (223 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Carcassonne and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Saint-Raphaël is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Saint-Raphaël, 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 Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Saint-Raphaël. 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 4h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Saint-Raphaël. 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.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carcassonne and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier and Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 40m 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 416km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Carcassonne to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 10m
€165($165)
every 3 hours641km (398 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 40m
€380($380)
5 times a day600km (373 miles)
Plane and Train5h 10m
€440($440)
every 3 hours1,380km (857 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€95($95)
every 4 hours492km (306 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
€25($25)
4 times a week470km (292 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€75($75)
on demand416km (259 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël