The distance between Grenoble and Carcassonne is around 437km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 → Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.
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Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Carcassonne.
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Take the bus to Carcassonne.
There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Grenoble and Carcassonne is around 437km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Grenoble and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Carcassonne. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 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 Grenoble and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Carcassonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 5h 15m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Carcassonne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Grenoble and Carcassonne. The distance is around 440km (273 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 30m | €145($145) | every 3 hours | 590km (366 miles) |
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €150($150) | every 4 hours | 455km (283 miles) |
Train | 3h 50m | €145($145) | 5 times a day | 455km (283 miles) |
Bus | 5h 15m | €28($28) | 5 times a week | 437km (272 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €59($59) | on demand | 440km (273 miles) |
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.