How to travel from Les Baux-de-Provence to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Les Baux-de-Provence and Carcassonne is around 242km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Les Baux-de-Provence to Carcassonne by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CarcassonneLes Baux-de-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance242km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Baux-de-Provence and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Les Baux-de-Provence to Carcassonne by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Les Baux-de-Provence and Carcassonne is around 242km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Les Baux-de-Provence and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Baux-de-Provence to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Baux-de-Provence and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Baux-de-Provence to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stalingrad Arles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

SNCF run train services between Les Baux-de-Provence and Carcassonne. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Les Baux-de-Provence and Carcassonne. We recommend that you drive to Carcassonne. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Baux-de-Provence to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Les Baux-de-Provence and Carcassonne. The distance is around 242km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Baux-de-Provence to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

How do I get from Les Baux-de-Provence to Carcassonne

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Transport options from Les Baux-de-Provence to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
€38($38)
once a week267km (166 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€44($44)
on demand242km (150 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