How to travel from Limoges to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Limoges and Carcassonne is around 380km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Limoges to Carcassonne by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CarcassonneLimoges if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance380km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Carcassonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Limoges and Carcassonne is around 380km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Limoges and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Limoges and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 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 Limoges and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Limoges and Carcassonne. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limoges to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Limoges and Carcassonne. The distance is around 380km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Carcassonne

Transport options from Limoges to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
€61($61)
every 20 mins403km (250 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
€27($27)
4 times a day382km (237 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€69($69)
on demand380km (236 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