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Cologne to Carcassonne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Carcassonne takes 18h 27m and the fastest train takes 17h 56m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Cologne to Carcassonne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 27m
Duration
1,440 km
Distance
€356
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Cologne to Carcassonne train times

Trains run twice a week between Cologne and Carcassonne. The service departs Cologne at 1:42 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Carcassonne at 07:38:00. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 18h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Carcassonne? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,439.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 27m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Carcassonne, France?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Carcassonne via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Narbonne in around 10h 49m.

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