The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carcassonne is around 876km (544 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 Carcassonne → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.
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Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Narbonne and then to Carcassonne.
Take the bus to Lison, Avranches - Gare SNCF then Nantes Haluchère and then to Carcassonne.
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There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carcassonne is around 876km (544 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 8h 25m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lison, Saint-Lô - Gare SNCF, Avranches - Gare SNCF and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.
SNCF Bus, NOMAD CARS Manche and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carcassonne. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Carcassonne. The distance is around 1,021km (635 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 40m | €240($240) | every 3 hours | 876km (544 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly | 5h 55m | €365($365) | every 4 hours | 1,025km (637 miles) |
Train to Lison, plane | 6h 30m | €200($200) | twice daily | 955km (594 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 6h 30m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 1,064km (661 miles) |
Train | 8h 25m | €195($195) | every 4 hours | 1,261km (783 miles) |
Bus | 14h 55m | €62($62) | 4 times a week | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Drive | 9h 40m | €185($185) | on demand | 1,021km (635 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.