How to travel from Versailles to Carcassonne, France

The distance between Versailles and Carcassonne is around 660km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Versailles 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 CarcassonneVersailles if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Carcassonne.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Carcassonne.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Carcassonne.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance763km (474 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Carcassonne

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Carcassonne by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).

The distance between Versailles and Carcassonne is around 660km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (386 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Versailles and Carcassonne by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles 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

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Montparnasse and Toulouse Matabiau. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Versailles and Carcassonne. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Versailles and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Divison Leclerc and Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Versailles and Carcassonne. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Massy - Palaiseau then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM). instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Versailles and Carcassonne. The distance is around 763km (474 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €330 ($330).

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Transport options from Versailles to Carcassonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 35m
€330($330)
hourly660km (410 miles)
Plane and Train3h 10m
€135($135)
hourly700km (435 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train3h 45m
€180($180)
once daily773km (480 miles)
Train to St Michel Nd Rer C, plane4hrs
€140($140)
hourly759km (472 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€175($175)
5 times a day899km (559 miles)
Train to Carcassonne9h 20m
€135($135)
3 times a week822km (511 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
€34($34)
once daily803km (499 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€105($105)
on demand763km (474 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