How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Carcassonne is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 CarcassonneSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance401km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Carcassonne is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Carcassonne. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Carcassonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Carcassonne. The distance is around 401km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

How do I get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Carcassonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Carcassonne

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 20m
€265($265)
hourly1,073km (667 miles)
Train
4h 55m
€66($66)
once daily435km (270 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
€29($29)
twice daily427km (265 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€72($72)
on demand401km (249 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