How to travel from Quimper to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Quimper and Carcassonne is around 768km (477 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Quimper to Carcassonne by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Quimper (UIP) to Castres (DCM).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
Operated by

Chalair Aviation

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance905km (562 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Carcassonne by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).

The distance between Quimper and Carcassonne is around 768km (477 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 731km (454 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Quimper and Carcassonne by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Carcassonne is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Quimper and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Quimper and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Quimper and Carcassonne. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Quimper and Carcassonne. Flights depart from Quimper (UIP) and arrive at Castres (DCM) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Quimper to Carcassonne. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Quimper to Carcassonne typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Quimper (UIP) and and arrive into Castres (DCM).

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 Quimper and Carcassonne. The distance is around 905km (562 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Carcassonne

Transport options from Quimper to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 50m
€370($370)
hourly1,131km (703 miles)
Train to Lorient, plane3h 55m
€385($385)
hourly768km (477 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€200($200)
every 4 hours910km (566 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 20m
€165($165)
4 times a day1,020km (634 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 55m
€240($240)
every 4 hours1,482km (921 miles)
Train via Nantes9h 55m
€135($135)
4 times a day936km (582 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
€50($50)
once daily906km (563 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€165($165)
on demand905km (562 miles)

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Airlines

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