The distance between Carcassonne and Tours is around 675km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Tours 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 Tours → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to St Pierre Des Corps.
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Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Tours Parking Peupliers.
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There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Tours by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €380 ($380).
The distance between Carcassonne and Tours is around 675km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 482km (300 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Carcassonne and Tours by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Tours is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €380 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Tours, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Tours. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Tours. 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 55m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Tours. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Tours. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Tours. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Tauzia. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
FlixBus and Euroscoach By Cm Tours run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Tours. Buses run twice a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Tours. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to St Pierre Des Corps. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Tours is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Tours. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Tours. The distance is around 676km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Tours is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 20m | €380($380) | every 4 hours | 852km (529 miles) |
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 4h 5m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 891km (554 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 35m | €160($160) | 4 times a day | 762km (474 miles) |
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 4h 45m | €200($200) | every 20 mins | 989km (615 miles) |
Train to Perpignan, plane | 4h 50m | €315($315) | every 4 hours | 1,017km (632 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 55m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 675km (419 miles) |
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch | 6h 35m | €220($220) | once daily | 1,108km (688 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | €25($25) | twice a week | 683km (425 miles) |
Drive | 6h 5m | €90($90) | on demand | 676km (420 miles) |
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