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.
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 Carcassonne → Les Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 20m | €120($120) | every 3 hours | 680km (422 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 5hrs | €145($145) | every 3 hours | 878km (546 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 10m | €185($185) | every 4 hours | 765km (476 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 40m | €190($190) | every 4 hours | 920km (572 miles) |
Train | 6h 60m | €100($100) | 4 times a day | 643km (399 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | €120($120) | on demand | 661km (411 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.