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.
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 Carcassonne → Saint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.
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Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Carcassonne.
Take the bus to Toulouse and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 4h 20m | €265($265) | hourly | 1,073km (667 miles) |
Train | 4h 55m | €66($66) | once daily | 435km (270 miles) |
Bus | 5h 55m | €29($29) | twice daily | 427km (265 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | €72($72) | on demand | 401km (249 miles) |
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.