How to travel from Troyes to Carcassonne, France
The distance between Troyes and Carcassonne is around 816km (507 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Troyes to Carcassonne by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carcassonne → Troyes if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Paris-Est then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€430($430)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train via Paris-Est
Take the train to Paris-Est then Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Carcassonne.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€245($245)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Paris and then to Carcassonne.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€36($36)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Troyes and Carcassonne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Troyes to Carcassonne by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €430 ($430).
The distance between Troyes and Carcassonne is around 816km (507 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 581km (361 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Troyes and Carcassonne by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Troyes to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €430 ($430).
The cheapest way to travel between Troyes and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Troyes and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Troyes to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Troyes and Carcassonne. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Troyes and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Troyes to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Troyes and Carcassonne. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Troyes to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris-Est then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM). instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Troyes and Carcassonne. The distance is around 816km (507 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Troyes to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €430 ($430).
Compare travel optionsbetween Troyes and Carcassonne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 15m | €430($430) | hourly | 823km (511 miles) |
| Train to Paris-Est, plane | 4h 50m | €275($275) | hourly | 863km (536 miles) |
| Train to Paris-Est, plane | 5hrs | €300($300) | hourly | 901km (560 miles) |
| Train to Paris-Est, plane | 5h 35m | €325($325) | every 4 hours | 975km (606 miles) |
| Train to Paris-Est, plane | 5h 45m | €225($225) | every 4 hours | 942km (585 miles) |
Train via Paris-Est + 1 similar | 6h 40m | €245($245) | every 4 hours | 1,064km (661 miles) |
| Train | 7h 20m | €165($165) | once daily | 874km (543 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 40m | €36($36) | once daily | 932km (579 miles) |
| Bus via Clermont-Ferrand | 16hrs | €61($61) | 4 times a week | 1,068km (664 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | €145($145) | on demand | 816km (507 miles) |
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Airlines
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Airports near Carcassonne
The following major airports near Carcassonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
- Distance
- 38km (24 miles) from Carcassonne
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Carcassonne
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 136km (85 miles) from Carcassonne