How to travel from Lannion to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Lannion and Carcassonne is around 832km (517 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lannion 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 CarcassonneLannion if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes then Nantes Haluchère and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance950km (590 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lannion and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Lannion to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Lannion and Carcassonne is around 832km (517 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 760km (472 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Lannion and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lannion to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Lannion and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lannion and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lannion to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lannion and Carcassonne. Trains depart once a week and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Lannion and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lannion to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare - Pôle d'Échange, Rennes and Nantes Haluchère. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lannion and Carcassonne. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lannion to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4h 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 Lannion and Carcassonne. The distance is around 950km (590 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lannion to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lannion and Carcassonne

Transport options from Lannion to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 30m
€195($195)
once a week832km (517 miles)
Train to Brest, plane4h 50m
€200($200)
once daily917km (570 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 45m
€170($170)
once a week890km (553 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 15m
€230($230)
once a week1,412km (877 miles)
Train via Rennes10hrs
€170($170)
once a week1,005km (625 miles)
Bus
13h 50m
€58($58)
4 times a week943km (586 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€170($170)
on demand950km (590 miles)

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Airlines

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