The distance between Nice and Carcassonne is around 470km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carcassonne → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Castres (DCM).
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Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Carcassonne.
Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Carcassonne.
Take the bus to Narbonne Train Station then take the train to Carcassonne.
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There are several options for getting from Nice to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Nice and Carcassonne is around 470km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 401km (249 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Nice and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nice and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Nice and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Carcassonne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Nice and Carcassonne. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Castres (DCM) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Nice to Carcassonne. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Nice to Carcassonne typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Castres (DCM).
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 Nice and Carcassonne. The distance is around 470km (292 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 55m | €460($460) | every 15 mins | 1,316km (818 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3hrs | €125($125) | hourly | 578km (359 miles) |
Train | 5h 40m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 554km (345 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | €38($38) | 5 times a week | 527km (327 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 25m | €15($15) | twice daily | 562km (349 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | €63($63) | on demand | 470km (292 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.