How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Carcassonne, France

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.

7 routes found

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 CarcassonneClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance428km (266 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Carcassonne

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Carcassonne

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
€310($310)
every 3 hours1,071km (666 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train4h 25m
€305($305)
every 4 hours1,145km (711 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€170($170)
every 4 hours715km (444 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
€26($26)
once daily479km (298 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€120($120)
4 times a day687km (427 miles)
Train via Beziers7h 15m
€70($70)
once daily469km (292 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€77($77)
on demand428km (266 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