How to travel from Saint-Raphaël to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Carcassonne is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Raphaël 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-Raphaël if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance415km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Raphaël and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Saint-Raphaël to Carcassonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Carcassonne is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (223 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Carcassonne is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Raphaël and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Raphaël and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Raphaël and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 40m, 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-Raphaël and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fréjus Gare Routière and Montpellier. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Raphaël and Carcassonne. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Raphaël to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 4hrs.

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-Raphaël and Carcassonne. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Transport options from Saint-Raphaël to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4hrs
€165($165)
every 3 hours642km (399 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 55m
€380($380)
5 times a day603km (375 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, Fly5hrs
€440($440)
every 3 hours1,380km (857 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€95($95)
every 4 hours492km (306 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€25($25)
4 times a week468km (291 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€75($75)
on demand415km (258 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