How to travel from Perpignan to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Perpignan and Carcassonne is around 117km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Perpignan 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 CarcassonnePerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Carcassonne.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance117km (72 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Carcassonne by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).

The distance between Perpignan and Carcassonne is around 117km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 72km (45 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Perpignan and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Perpignan and Carcassonne with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 30m.

SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Perpignan and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Perpignan and Carcassonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 30m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Carcassonne. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Perpignan and Carcassonne. The distance is around 117km (72 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Perpignan to Carcassonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Carcassonne

Transport options from Perpignan to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
€20($20)
every 4 hours123km (76 miles)
Bus
1h 30m
€10($10)
once daily117km (72 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€21($21)
on demand117km (72 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