How to travel from Rennes to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Rennes and Carcassonne is around 659km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Rennes to Carcassonne by plane, 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 CarcassonneRennes if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance787km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Carcassonne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Rennes and Carcassonne is around 659km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Rennes and Carcassonne by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes 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 6h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Rennes and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rennes and Carcassonne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rennes and Carcassonne. The distance is around 787km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Carcassonne

Transport options from Rennes to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 15m
€170($170)
hourly659km (409 miles)
Train to Massy-TGV, Fly3h 50m
€405($405)
every 20 mins993km (617 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€150($150)
every 3 hours717km (445 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 35m
€250($250)
every 4 hours1,238km (769 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch7h 35m
€240($240)
twice a week1,250km (777 miles)
Train via Nantes8h 30m
€140($140)
4 times a day831km (517 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
€51($51)
3 times a week776km (482 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€105($105)
on demand787km (489 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