How to travel from Nimes to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Nimes and Carcassonne is around 198km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nimes to Carcassonne by 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 CarcassonneNimes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance198km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Carcassonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Nimes and Carcassonne is around 198km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (110 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Nimes and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Carcassonne with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Nimes and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes 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 2h 50m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Nimes and Carcassonne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 1h 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 Nimes and Carcassonne. The distance is around 198km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Nimes to Carcassonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Carcassonne

Transport options from Nimes to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
€35($35)
every 4 hours206km (128 miles)
Bus
2h 50m
€21($21)
5 times a week200km (124 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€27($27)
on demand198km (123 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