The distance between Lille and Carcassonne is around 881km (547 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lille 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 Carcassonne → Lille if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.
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Take the train to Narbonne and then to Carcassonne.
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Take the bus to Paris and then to Carcassonne.
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There are several options for getting from Lille to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Lille and Carcassonne is around 881km (547 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 827km (514 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Lille and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lille to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Carcassonne. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lille and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Carcassonne. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Lille and Carcassonne. The distance is around 985km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 15m | €170($170) | hourly | 894km (556 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 30m | €385($385) | hourly | 881km (547 miles) |
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, plane | 4h 10m | €250($250) | every 2 hours | 1,064km (661 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 40m | €205($205) | twice a week | 1,114km (692 miles) |
Train via Lyon Perrache | 6h 40m | €215($215) | 4 times a week | 1,119km (695 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 10m | €45($45) | once daily | 988km (614 miles) |
Bus via Valence France | 14h 45m | €68($68) | 3 times a week | 1,136km (706 miles) |
Drive | 9h 10m | €135($135) | on demand | 985km (612 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.