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.
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 Carcassonne → Nantes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.
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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Carcassonne.
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Take the bus to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 50m | €100($100) | hourly | 568km (353 miles) |
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train | 3h 35m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 766km (476 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 40m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 654km (406 miles) |
Train via St Pierre Des Corps + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €155($155) | 4 times a day | 870km (541 miles) |
Train | 7h 15m | €105($105) | 4 times a day | 682km (424 miles) |
Bus | 9h 35m | €37($37) | once daily | 675km (419 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | €90($90) | on demand | 676km (420 miles) |
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