The distance between Carcassonne and Verdon Gorge is around 416km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Verdon Gorge 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 Verdon Gorge → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.
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Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.
Take the bus to Marseille and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.
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Take the train to Marseille St Charles then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.
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There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).
The distance between Carcassonne and Verdon Gorge is around 416km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 327km (203 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Carcassonne and Verdon Gorge by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Verdon Gorge is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Marseille and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Verdon Gorge. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Carcassonne and Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 416km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Verdon Gorge is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane and bus + 1 similar | 4h 55m | €330($330) | 6 times a week | 550km (342 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | €245($245) | once daily | 717km (445 miles) |
Train | 5h 35m | €245($245) | every 4 hours | 529km (329 miles) |
Bus | 7h 10m | €120($120) | 5 times a week | 460km (286 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 30m | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 474km (294 miles) |
Train to Narbonne, bus | 6h 55m | €125($125) | every 20 mins | 493km (306 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €56($56) | on demand | 416km (258 miles) |
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The following major airports near Verdon Gorge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.