The distance between Orange and Carcassonne is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Orange 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 Carcassonne → Orange if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nîmes and then to Carcassonne.
Take the bus to PEM Gare Routière - Avignon then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Carcassonne.
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There are several options for getting from Orange to Carcassonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).
The distance between Orange and Carcassonne is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (138 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Orange and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orange to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Centre and Nîmes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orange and Carcassonne. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Orange and Carcassonne. We recommend that you drive to Carcassonne. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nîmes and then to Carcassonne. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Orange and Carcassonne. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 45m | €54($54) | hourly | 282km (175 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 35m | €50($50) | every 4 hours | 284km (177 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €34($34) | on demand | 250km (155 miles) |
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Nouvel Air Tunisie
Zou! BdR & Vaucluse
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.