How to travel from Chambéry to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Chambéry and Carcassonne is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chambéry 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 CarcassonneChambéry if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Geneve then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance498km (309 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Chambéry and Carcassonne is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Chambéry and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Carcassonne is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chambéry and Carcassonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Chambéry and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

FlixBus, Transisère - itinisère and Blablabus run regular bus services between Chambéry and Carcassonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Chambéry and Carcassonne. The distance is around 498km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Carcassonne

Transport options from Chambéry to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4hrs
€200($200)
every 4 hours681km (423 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 25m
€130($130)
4 times a day561km (349 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€165($165)
4 times a day523km (325 miles)
Train via Avignon Centre6h 35m
€86($86)
once a week544km (338 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
€32($32)
twice daily496km (308 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€90($90)
on demand498km (309 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