How to travel from Rouen to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Rouen and Carcassonne is around 797km (495 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rouen 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 CarcassonneRouen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Narbonne and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance856km (532 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €355 ($355).

The distance between Rouen and Carcassonne is around 797km (495 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 699km (434 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Rouen and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €355 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon and Narbonne. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Rouen and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Carcassonne. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Rouen and Carcassonne. The distance is around 856km (532 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Carcassonne

Transport options from Rouen to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4hrs
€355($355)
hourly797km (495 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane4h 40m
€160($160)
hourly837km (520 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane4h 55m
€165($165)
hourly876km (544 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5hrs
€245($245)
once daily944km (587 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,033km (642 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
€40($40)
once daily909km (565 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€115($115)
on demand856km (532 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