How to travel from Chamonix to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Chamonix and Carcassonne is around 587km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chamonix to Carcassonne by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble-Gare-Routière and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance587km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Carcassonne by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Chamonix and Carcassonne is around 587km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 468km (291 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Chamonix and Carcassonne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Carcassonne is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet, Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Carcassonne. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Chamonix and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble-Gare-Routière. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

Swiss PostAuto and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Carcassonne. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix 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 5h 35m.

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 Chamonix and Carcassonne. The distance is around 587km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Carcassonne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).

How do I get from Chamonix to Carcassonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Carcassonne

Transport options from Chamonix to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
5h 35m
€115($115)
every 20 mins700km (435 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€245($245)
5 times a day719km (447 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
€44($44)
once a week598km (372 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€79($79)
on demand587km (365 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