How to travel from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Carcassonne is around 153km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out CarcassonneMontpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Sabines and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Montpellier - Place de l'Europe then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance153km (95 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Carcassonne by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Carcassonne is around 153km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (85 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Carcassonne by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Carcassonne. We recommend that you drive to Carcassonne. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier - Gare de Montpellier Sud de France, Place de France and Sabines. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Montpellier - TAM and FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Carcassonne. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Carcassonne from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) is to drive which will take 1h 30m and cost around €28 ($28).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the bus to Montpellier - Place de l'Europe then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Carcassonne. The distance is around 153km (95 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Carcassonne is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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Transport options from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 10m
€15($15)
once daily170km (106 miles)
Bus and Train
1h 55m
€26($26)
every 3 hours167km (104 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€28($28)
on demand153km (95 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