How to travel from Saint-Malo to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Carcassonne is around 736km (458 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance857km (533 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Carcassonne is around 736km (458 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Saint-Malo and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 30m, 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-Malo and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Carcassonne. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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-Malo and Carcassonne. The distance is around 857km (533 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Carcassonne

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 5m
€185($185)
hourly736km (458 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5hrs
€165($165)
every 3 hours798km (496 miles)
Train to Massy Tgv, Fly5hrs
€415($415)
once a week1,075km (668 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
€265($265)
every 4 hours1,319km (820 miles)
Train via Rennes9h 25m
€160($160)
4 times a day912km (567 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
€55($55)
5 times a week868km (539 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€115($115)
on demand857km (533 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