How to travel from Carcassonne to Versailles, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Versailles is around 660km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Versailles by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out VersaillesCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Versailles Chantiers.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance763km (474 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Versailles by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).

The distance between Carcassonne and Versailles is around 660km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (386 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Carcassonne and Versailles by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Versailles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Versailles. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carcassonne and Versailles. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Paris - Pont de Sèvres. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Versailles. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 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 Versailles. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Versailles Chantiers. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Versailles. The distance is around 763km (474 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Versailles is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €330 ($330).

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Transport options from Carcassonne to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 45m
€330($330)
hourly660km (410 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€135($135)
hourly699km (434 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, Fly3h 50m
€180($180)
twice daily774km (481 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane4h 15m
€140($140)
hourly758km (471 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 35m
€175($175)
5 times a day899km (559 miles)
Train via Narbonne6hrs
€170($170)
every 4 hours915km (568 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz10hrs
€135($135)
3 times a week822km (511 miles)
Bus
10h 40m
€38($38)
once daily788km (490 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€105($105)
on demand763km (474 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles