How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Carcassonne is around 747km (464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Carcassonne by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Argentan, Saint-Pierre-des-Corps then Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance871km (541 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Carcassonne by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Carcassonne is around 747km (464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 673km (418 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Carcassonne by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont St Michel, Villedieu Les Poeles, Argentan, Saint-Pierre-des-Corps and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

SNCF, Rémi and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Carcassonne. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Mont Saint Michel and Carcassonne. The distance is around 871km (541 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Carcassonne

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 30m
€185($185)
every 20 mins747km (464 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 20m
€150($150)
every 20 mins808km (502 miles)
Train
8h 40m
€175($175)
once daily1,004km (624 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€115($115)
on demand871km (541 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