How to travel from Metz to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Metz and Carcassonne is around 830km (516 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Metz to Carcassonne by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €560($560)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est then Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)

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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance901km (560 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Metz to Carcassonne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €560 ($560).

The distance between Metz and Carcassonne is around 830km (516 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 720km (447 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Metz and Carcassonne by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €560 ($560).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Montpellier Saint-Roch. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Metz and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valence France. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Blablabus run regular bus services between Metz and Carcassonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 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 Metz and Carcassonne. The distance is around 901km (560 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €560 ($560).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Carcassonne

Transport options from Metz to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
€560($560)
hourly830km (516 miles)
Train and Plane4h 5m
€395($395)
every 20 mins970km (603 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
€210($210)
every 20 mins1,211km (752 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch8h 25m
€175($175)
twice daily1,111km (690 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 50m
€50($50)
twice daily915km (569 miles)
Bus via Paris Place du Pantheon15h 25m
€39($39)
once daily1,105km (687 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€160($160)
on demand901km (560 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