The distance between Colmar and Carcassonne is around 826km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Colmar to Carcassonne by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carcassonne → Colmar if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.
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Take the train to Mulhouse then Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Carcassonne.
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Carcassonne.
There are several options for getting from Colmar to Carcassonne by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).
The distance between Colmar and Carcassonne is around 826km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 666km (414 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Colmar and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colmar to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Colmar and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 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 Colmar and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Colmar and Carcassonne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 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 Colmar and Carcassonne. The distance is around 860km (535 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to St Louis, plane + 2 similar | 3h 35m | €205($205) | hourly | 826km (513 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 30m | €475($475) | 6 times a week | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Taxi, Plane and Train | 3h 40m | €405($410) | hourly | 895km (556 miles) |
Train via Mulhouse + 2 similar | 6h 40m | €200($200) | once daily | 902km (561 miles) |
Train | 6h 50m | €185($185) | every 20 mins | 908km (564 miles) |
Train via Nîmes Pont du Gard | 7hrs | €185($185) | 3 times a week | 901km (560 miles) |
Bus | 12h 55m | €63($63) | 3 times a week | 980km (609 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | €115($115) | on demand | 860km (535 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.