The distance between Dunkirk and Carcassonne is around 947km (588 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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 → Dunkirk if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.
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Take the train to Lille Europe then Narbonne and then to Carcassonne.
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Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Carcassonne.
There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Dunkirk and Carcassonne is around 947km (588 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 870km (540 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Dunkirk and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Carcassonne is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe and Narbonne. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Carcassonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Dunkirk and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Carcassonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Dunkirk and Carcassonne. The distance is around 1,058km (657 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 50m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 974km (605 miles) |
Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 40m | €225($225) | every 4 hours | 1,143km (710 miles) |
Train to Paris Nord, Fly | 4h 40m | €410($410) | every 4 hours | 947km (588 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 3h 45m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 1,070km (665 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | €195($195) | twice a week | 1,194km (742 miles) |
Bus | 14h 45m | €41($41) | twice daily | 1,070km (665 miles) |
Drive | 9h 55m | €140($140) | on demand | 1,058km (657 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.