The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Carcassonne is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 Carcassonne → Clermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.
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Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Carcassonne.
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Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Carcassonne.
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There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Carcassonne by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Carcassonne is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Carcassonne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €310 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Carcassonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Carcassonne. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Clermont-Ferrand and Carcassonne. The distance is around 428km (266 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Carcassonne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 55m | €310($310) | every 3 hours | 1,071km (666 miles) |
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train | 4h 25m | €305($305) | every 4 hours | 1,145km (711 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 20m | €170($170) | every 4 hours | 715km (444 miles) |
Bus | 5h 45m | €26($26) | once daily | 479km (298 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 50m | €120($120) | 4 times a day | 687km (427 miles) |
Train via Beziers | 7h 15m | €70($70) | once daily | 469km (292 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €77($77) | on demand | 428km (266 miles) |
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.