How to travel from Dijon to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Dijon and Carcassonne is around 635km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Dijon 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 CarcassonneDijon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, Fly

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €400($400)
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Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance635km (394 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €400 ($400).

The distance between Dijon and Carcassonne is around 635km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 503km (313 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Dijon and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €400 ($400).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dijon to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Dijon and Carcassonne. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5hrs, 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 Dijon and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dijon 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 10hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Dijon and Carcassonne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4h 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 Dijon and Carcassonne. The distance is around 635km (394 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Transport options from Dijon to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, Fly + 3 similar
4h 5m
€400($400)
every 3 hours933km (580 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€175($175)
every 4 hours689km (428 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane4h 45m
€210($210)
every 3 hours973km (605 miles)
Train to Lausanne, plane5h 25m
€275($275)
every 20 mins831km (517 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€150($150)
5 times a day662km (411 miles)
Train via Chalon-sur-Saône5h 40m
€215($215)
4 times a week666km (414 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€50($50)
3 times a week736km (457 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€86($86)
on demand635km (394 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