The average train between Vienna and Carcassonne takes 28h 39m and the fastest train takes 27h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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.
Trains run twice daily between Vienna and Carcassonne. The earliest departure is at 11:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:38 PM which arrives into Carcassonne at 9:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 28h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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29h 56m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna 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.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Carcassonne station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 39m.
Vienna to Carcassonne train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
Vienna to Carcassonne train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Carcassonne station.
Book your Vienna to Carcassonne train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Vienna and Carcassonne is 1,219.6 km. The road distance is 1,822 km.
You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Carcassonne via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 19h 19m.