How to travel from Strasbourg to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Carcassonne is around 841km (523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance933km (580 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Carcassonne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Strasbourg and Carcassonne is around 841km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 729km (453 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Strasbourg and Carcassonne by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montpellier Saint-Roch. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Strasbourg and Carcassonne. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Strasbourg and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strasbourg to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble - Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Carcassonne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Carcassonne. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Carcassonne. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Strasbourg and Carcassonne. The distance is around 933km (580 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Carcassonne is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

How do I get from Strasbourg to Carcassonne

Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Carcassonne

Transport options from Strasbourg to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 10m
€265($265)
hourly841km (523 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€180($180)
once daily968km (602 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu7h 45m
€195($195)
5 times a day973km (605 miles)
Bus
14h 30m
€52($52)
3 times a week1,049km (652 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€125($125)
on demand933km (580 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