How to travel from Le Mans to Carcassonne, France
The distance between Le Mans and Carcassonne is around 751km (467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Le Mans to Carcassonne by train, plane, 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 → Le Mans if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€380($380)
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Train via Massy Tgv
Take the train to Massy Tgv then Toulouse Matabiau and then to Carcassonne.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€215($215)
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Bus
Take the bus to Nantes and then to Carcassonne.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€52($52)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Carcassonne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Carcassonne by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €380 ($380).
The distance between Le Mans and Carcassonne is around 751km (467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (347 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Le Mans and Carcassonne by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €380 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montpellier Saint-Roch. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Le Mans and Carcassonne. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Le Mans and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Mans to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Mans and Carcassonne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM). instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Le Mans and Carcassonne. The distance is around 771km (479 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €380 ($380).
Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Carcassonne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3hrs | €380($380) | 5 times a day | 832km (517 miles) |
| Train to Massy-TGV, plane | 3h 40m | €185($185) | 5 times a day | 872km (542 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4hrs | €175($175) | every 3 hours | 751km (467 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 4h 15m | €220($220) | every 2 hours | 821km (510 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane | 4h 30m | €195($195) | every 4 hours | 970km (603 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 35m | €245($245) | once daily | 944km (587 miles) |
Train via Massy Tgv + 2 similar | 6hrs | €215($215) | once a week | 1,057km (657 miles) |
| Train | 6h 25m | €220($220) | 4 times a week | 1,089km (676 miles) |
| Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch | 6h 35m | €200($200) | 4 times a week | 1,089km (676 miles) |
Bus | 11h 35m | €52($52) | 3 times a week | 846km (525 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | €105($105) | on demand | 771km (479 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Le Mans and Carcassonne
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Airports near Carcassonne
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Carcassonne
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Carcassonne
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 136km (85 miles) from Carcassonne