How to travel from Nantes to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Nantes and Carcassonne is around 568km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nantes 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.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train via St Pierre Des Corps

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Carcassonne.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance676km (420 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Carcassonne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Nantes and Carcassonne is around 568km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540km (336 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Nantes and Carcassonne by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Nantes and Carcassonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Nantes and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Carcassonne. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Nantes and Carcassonne. The distance is around 676km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Carcassonne

Transport options from Nantes to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 50m
€100($100)
hourly568km (353 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train3h 35m
€130($130)
every 4 hours766km (476 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€145($145)
every 4 hours654km (406 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps + 1 similar
6h 30m
€155($155)
4 times a day870km (541 miles)
Train7h 15m
€105($105)
4 times a day682km (424 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
€37($37)
once daily675km (419 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€90($90)
on demand676km (420 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