How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Carcassonne is around 602km (374 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Carcassonne by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CarcassonneSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from St-Nazaire (SNR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train via Nantes

Take the train to Nantes, St Pierre Des Corps then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Train to Nantes, bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Toulouse then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance740km (460 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Carcassonne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Carcassonne is around 602km (374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 576km (358 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Carcassonne by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Carcassonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from St-Nazaire (SNR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from St-Nazaire (SNR) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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-Nazaire and Carcassonne. The distance is around 740km (460 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Carcassonne

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
€180($180)
hourly602km (374 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€115($115)
hourly631km (392 miles)
Train via Nantes + 1 similar
7h 10m
€155($155)
every 4 hours934km (580 miles)
Train7h 50m
€110($110)
4 times a day746km (464 miles)
Train to Nantes, bus + 1 similar
9h 50m
€55($55)
4 times a week781km (485 miles)
Train and Bus10h 10m
€49($49)
once daily739km (459 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€135($135)
on demand740km (460 miles)

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Airlines

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