How to travel from Grenoble to Carcassonne, France

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.

5 routes found

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 CarcassonneGrenoble if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Carcassonne.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance440km (273 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Carcassonne

Transport options from Grenoble to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 30m
€145($145)
every 3 hours590km (366 miles)
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud + 1 similar
3h 40m
€150($150)
every 4 hours455km (283 miles)
Train3h 50m
€145($145)
5 times a day455km (283 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
€28($28)
5 times a week437km (272 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€59($59)
on demand440km (273 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