The average train between Carcassonne and Saumur takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Carcassonne to Saumur. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Carcassonne and Saumur. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carcassonne is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Saumur at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 26m • 2 changesArrives next day


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8h 28m • 2 changes

7h 32m • 2 changes

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8h 28m • 2 changes

7h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carcassonne to Saumur? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne station and arriving at Saumur station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
Carcassonne to Saumur train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Carcassonne station.
Carcassonne to Saumur train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saumur station.
Book your Carcassonne to Saumur train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Carcassonne and Saumur is 488 km. The road distance is 740 km.
You can take a train from Carcassonne to Saumur via Bordeaux St Jean and St Pierre Des Corps in around 7h 35m.