The distance between Gordes and Carcassonne is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Gordes to Carcassonne by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carcassonne → Gordes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Montpellier Sabines and then to Carcassonne.
There are several options for getting from Gordes to Carcassonne by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Gordes and Carcassonne is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 242km (151 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Gordes and Carcassonne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gordes to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Gordes and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gordes and Carcassonne. We recommend that you drive to Carcassonne. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gordes and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gordes to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coustellet Pl du Marché, Limbert/Remparts - AVIGNON, Le Lac and Montpellier Sabines. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
Union Ivkoni - Unibus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Gordes and Carcassonne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gordes to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the bus to Montpellier Sabines and then to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4h 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 Gordes and Carcassonne. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gordes to Carcassonne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 4h 55m | €24($24) | 5 times a week | 295km (183 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €38($38) | on demand | 277km (172 miles) |
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.