How to travel from Carentan to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Carentan and Carcassonne is around 819km (509 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Carentan to Carcassonne 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 CarcassonneCarentan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Narbonne and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avranches - Gare SNCF then Nantes Haluchère and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Distance971km (604 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 13h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Carentan and Carcassonne is around 819km (509 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 731km (454 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Carentan and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon and Narbonne. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carentan and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Carentan and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carentan to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF, Avranches - Gare SNCF and Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

NOMAD CARS Manche and FlixBus run regular bus services between Carentan and Carcassonne. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Carcassonne is Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Carcassonne. Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Carentan and Carcassonne. The distance is around 971km (604 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Carcassonne

Transport options from Carentan to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 10m
€230($230)
every 3 hours819km (509 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly5h 20m
€355($355)
every 4 hours968km (601 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 55m
€190($190)
twice daily898km (558 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6hrs
€145($145)
every 4 hours1,008km (626 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,204km (748 miles)
Bus
13h 55m
€48($48)
once daily950km (590 miles)
Drive
9h 5m
€175($175)
on demand971km (604 miles)

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Airports near Carcassonne

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

DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Carcassonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Carcassonne
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Carcassonne