How to travel from Nancy to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Nancy and Carcassonne is around 849km (528 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nancy to Carcassonne by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CarcassonneNancy if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €460($460)
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Train via Paris l'Est

Take the train to Paris l'Est then Narbonne and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance849km (528 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Carcassonne by train, bus, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €460 ($460).

The distance between Nancy and Carcassonne is around 849km (528 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 677km (421 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Nancy and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €460 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Perrache. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nancy and Carcassonne. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7hrs, 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 Nancy and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nancy to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nancy and Carcassonne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy 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 40m.

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 Nancy and Carcassonne. The distance is around 849km (528 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Carcassonne

Transport options from Nancy to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 40m
€460($460)
hourly849km (528 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€400($400)
every 3 hours982km (610 miles)
Train to Paris l'Est, plane5h 20m
€210($210)
every 3 hours1,022km (635 miles)
Train via Paris l'Est + 2 similar
6h 50m
€240($240)
every 4 hours1,226km (762 miles)
Train7hrs
€235($235)
3 times a week1,197km (744 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu8h 55m
€215($215)
once daily1,119km (695 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€61($61)
3 times a week947km (589 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€115($115)
on demand849km (528 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