How to travel from Grasse to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Grasse and Carcassonne is around 455km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Grasse 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 CarcassonneGrasse if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Castres (DCM).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €460($460)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance455km (283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Grasse to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €460 ($460).

The distance between Grasse and Carcassonne is around 455km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 373km (232 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Grasse and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grasse to Carcassonne is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €460 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Grasse and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grasse and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grasse to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cannes and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Grasse and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Grasse and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grasse to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paul Doumer - LE CANNET, Cannes and Montpellier. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Grasse and Carcassonne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Grasse and Carcassonne. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Castres (DCM) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Grasse to Carcassonne. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Grasse to Carcassonne typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Castres (DCM).

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 Grasse and Carcassonne. The distance is around 455km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grasse to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Carcassonne

Transport options from Grasse to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 10m
€460($460)
twice daily1,347km (837 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€95($95)
every 4 hours543km (337 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€38($38)
5 times a week504km (313 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€61($61)
on demand455km (283 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