How to travel from Carcassonne to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Strasbourg is around 842km (523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Strasbourg by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out StrasbourgCarcassonne 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 Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance935km (581 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Strasbourg by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €195 ($195) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Carcassonne and Strasbourg is around 842km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 729km (453 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Carcassonne and Strasbourg by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Strasbourg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €195 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Carcassonne and Strasbourg. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Carcassonne and Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Strasbourg (SXB). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Strasbourg (SXB). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 935km (581 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 Strasbourg is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).

How do I get from Carcassonne to Strasbourg

Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Strasbourg

Transport options from Carcassonne to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 15m
€270($270)
hourly842km (523 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€195($195)
4 times a day965km (600 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch7h 45m
€200($200)
once daily972km (604 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€125($125)
on demand935km (581 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg