How to travel from Paris to Carcassonne, France

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.

9 routes found

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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Carcassonne.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance766km (476 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Carcassonne

Transport options from Paris to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2h 55m
€130($130)
every 4 hours688km (428 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), Train3h 20m
€160($160)
hourly735km (456 miles)
Fly to Perpignan (PGF), train3h 35m
€300($300)
every 4 hours815km (506 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train3h 55m
€105($105)
every 4 hours771km (479 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train4hrs
€225($225)
every 3 hours812km (504 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€150($150)
every 4 hours883km (549 miles)
Train to Carcassonne8h 50m
€120($120)
6 times a week800km (497 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
€25($25)
once daily766km (476 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
€105($105)
on demand766km (476 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