How to travel from Marseille to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Marseille and Carcassonne is around 313km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Marseille 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 CarcassonneMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Castres (DCM).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €510($510)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance313km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Marseille and Carcassonne is around 313km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 245km (152 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Marseille and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Carcassonne with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3hrs.

SNCF run train services between Marseille and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Marseille and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Carcassonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 4h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Carcassonne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Carcassonne. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Castres (DCM) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Marseille to Carcassonne. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Marseille to Carcassonne typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Castres (DCM).

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 Marseille and Carcassonne. The distance is around 313km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Carcassonne

Transport options from Marseille to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€55($55)
every 4 hours332km (206 miles)
Fly
3h 50m
€510($510)
every 20 mins1,286km (799 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
€22($22)
5 times a week316km (196 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€42($42)
on demand313km (194 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