The distance between Reims and Carcassonne is around 801km (498 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Reims 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.
👋 Also check out Carcassonne → Reims if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Antony then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM).
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Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Carcassonne.
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Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Carcassonne.
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There are several options for getting from Reims to Carcassonne by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).
The distance between Reims and Carcassonne is around 801km (498 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 684km (425 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Reims and Carcassonne by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reims to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Champagne-Ardenne TGV and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Reims and Carcassonne. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Reims and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.
RegioJet and Blablabus run regular bus services between Reims and Carcassonne. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Antony then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Reims and Carcassonne. The distance is around 903km (561 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €370 ($370).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 15m | €370($370) | every 4 hours | 801km (498 miles) |
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane | 3h 20m | €175($175) | 5 times a week | 831km (517 miles) |
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane | 3h 35m | €255($255) | 5 times a week | 899km (559 miles) |
Train to Paris l'Est, plane | 3h 55m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 841km (523 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 60m | €225($225) | 4 times a week | 1,010km (628 miles) |
Train via Paris l'Est | 9h 45m | €180($180) | 3 times a week | 957km (595 miles) |
Bus | 12h 55m | €35($35) | twice a week | 905km (563 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | €120($120) | on demand | 903km (561 miles) |
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The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.