How to travel from Rochefort to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Rochefort and Carcassonne is around 484km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rochefort 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.

👋 Also check out CarcassonneRochefort if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance484km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Rochefort and Carcassonne is around 484km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 401km (249 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Rochefort and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SNCF run train services between Rochefort 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 Rochefort and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle and Bordeaux City Centre. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Carcassonne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4h 60m.

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 Rochefort and Carcassonne. The distance is around 484km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Rochefort to Carcassonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Carcassonne

Transport options from Rochefort to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 60m
€155($155)
4 times a day738km (459 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 30m
€225($225)
once daily931km (578 miles)
Train
5hrs
€90($90)
every 4 hours512km (318 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€43($43)
3 times a week558km (347 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€65($65)
on demand484km (301 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