The distance between Menton and Carcassonne is around 501km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Menton 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 → Menton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Castres (DCM).
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Carcassonne.
Take the bus to Marseille and then to Carcassonne.
Take the bus to Narbonne Train Station then take the train to Carcassonne.
Multiple operators
There are several options for getting from Menton to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Menton and Carcassonne is around 501km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 420km (261 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Menton and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Menton to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Menton and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Menton and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place D'Armes - MONACO, Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE and Marseille. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Menton and Carcassonne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Menton and Carcassonne. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Castres (DCM) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Menton to Carcassonne. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Menton to Carcassonne typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Menton and Carcassonne. The distance is around 501km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 50m | €470($470) | hourly | 1,341km (834 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 55m | €130($130) | hourly | 603km (375 miles) |
Train | 6h 20m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 579km (360 miles) |
Bus | 8h 25m | €39($39) | 5 times a week | 551km (343 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 55m | €15($15) | twice daily | 593km (368 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | €68($68) | on demand | 501km (311 miles) |
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.