The distance between Paris and Carcassonne is around 688km (428 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Paris 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 → Paris if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Carcassonne.
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Take the bus to Carcassonne.
There are several options for getting from Paris to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Paris and Carcassonne is around 688km (428 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Paris and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Carcassonne with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 8h 50m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Paris and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Paris and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Carcassonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 20m.
Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Carcassonne. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Paris and Carcassonne. The distance is around 766km (476 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 55m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 688km (428 miles) |
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), Train | 3h 20m | €160($160) | hourly | 735km (456 miles) |
Fly to Perpignan (PGF), train | 3h 35m | €300($300) | every 4 hours | 815km (506 miles) |
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train | 3h 55m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 771km (479 miles) |
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train | 4hrs | €225($225) | every 3 hours | 812km (504 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €150($150) | every 4 hours | 883km (549 miles) |
Train to Carcassonne | 8h 50m | €120($120) | 6 times a week | 800km (497 miles) |
Bus | 10h 20m | €25($25) | once daily | 766km (476 miles) |
Drive | 7h 5m | €105($105) | on demand | 766km (476 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.