How to travel from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Carcassonne is around 464km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Carcassonne by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CarcassonneSaint-Paul-de-Vence if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Castres (DCM).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €415($415)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance464km (288 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Carcassonne by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Carcassonne is around 464km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Carcassonne by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Promenade Nice, Nice Airport and Marseille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Carcassonne. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Carcassonne. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Castres (DCM) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Carcassonne. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Carcassonne typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Castres (DCM).

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-Paul-de-Vence and Carcassonne. The distance is around 464km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Carcassonne is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Carcassonne

Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
€415($415)
hourly1,326km (824 miles)
Plane and Train3h 20m
€140($140)
hourly588km (365 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€34($34)
once daily523km (325 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€84($84)
on demand464km (288 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