How to travel from Vézelay to Carcassonne, France
The distance between Vézelay and Carcassonne is around 714km (444 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Vézelay to Carcassonne by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carcassonne → Vézelay if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€350($350)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Valence France and then to Carcassonne.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€55($55)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Dijon Ville then Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Carcassonne.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Carcassonne
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Carcassonne by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €350 ($350).
The distance between Vézelay and Carcassonne is around 714km (444 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 485km (302 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Vézelay and Carcassonne by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Carcassonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €350 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Carcassonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Carcassonne. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Carcassonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare, Auxerre St Gervais and Valence France. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Carcassonne. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Carcassonne. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Castres (DCM). instead which will take 5h 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 Vézelay and Carcassonne. The distance is around 714km (444 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Carcassonne is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Carcassonne
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 5h 15m | €350($350) | once a week | 870km (541 miles) |
| Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane | 5h 55m | €195($195) | once a week | 910km (565 miles) |
| Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane | 6h 20m | €235($235) | once a week | 961km (597 miles) |
| Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane | 6h 45m | €325($325) | once a week | 1,036km (644 miles) |
| Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane | 6h 45m | €260($260) | once a week | 1,035km (643 miles) |
| Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane | 6h 45m | €145($145) | once a week | 989km (615 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 35m | €195($195) | once a week | 824km (512 miles) |
Bus | 10h 45m | €55($55) | 6 times a week | 799km (496 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 6h 55m | €130($130) | once a week | 790km (491 miles) |
| Bus to Gare SNCF, train | 7h 50m | €125($125) | once a week | 798km (496 miles) |
| Bus to Gares, train | 11h 30m | €81($81) | once a week | 767km (477 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | €130($130) | on demand | 714km (444 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Vézelay and Carcassonne
Bus companies
Mobigo - Yonne
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
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