How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carcassonne is around 643km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carcassonne by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CarcassonneLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance661km (411 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carcassonne by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carcassonne is around 643km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (304 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Roche Sur Yon and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carcassonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 60m, 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 Sables-dʼOlonne and Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Sables-dʼOlonne and Carcassonne. The distance is around 661km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Carcassonne

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 20m
€120($120)
every 3 hours680km (422 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5hrs
€145($145)
every 3 hours878km (546 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 10m
€185($185)
every 4 hours765km (476 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 40m
€190($190)
every 4 hours920km (572 miles)
Train
6h 60m
€100($100)
4 times a day643km (399 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€120($120)
on demand661km (411 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