How to travel from Tours to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Tours and Carcassonne is around 675km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Tours 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €380($380)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Center and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance676km (420 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Tours 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 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €380 ($380).

The distance between Tours and Carcassonne is around 675km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 482km (300 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Tours and Carcassonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €380 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours 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 Tours and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Tours and Carcassonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Tours and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tours to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Center and Belcier. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Euroscoach By Cm Tours and FlixBus run regular bus services between Tours and Carcassonne. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM). instead which will take 3h 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 Tours and Carcassonne. The distance is around 676km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Carcassonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Carcassonne

Transport options from Tours to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 5m
€380($380)
every 20 mins851km (529 miles)
Train to Massy-TGV, plane3h 45m
€185($185)
every 20 mins891km (554 miles)
Train to Massy-TGV, plane4h 15m
€315($315)
every 20 mins1,016km (632 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 20m
€180($180)
every 20 mins763km (474 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 50m
€250($250)
once daily956km (594 miles)
Train to Le Mans, plane5h 15m
€240($240)
every 4 hours918km (570 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 50m
€135($135)
every 4 hours675km (419 miles)
Train via Nîmes Pont du Gard6h 30m
€215($215)
4 times a week1,101km (684 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€25($25)
3 times a week687km (427 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€90($90)
on demand676km (420 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