There are 5 ways to get from Île de Ré to Carcassonne by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonnetrain Intercités
7h 52m€87–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toulousebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Carcassonnebus FlixBus 1721 / ...
8h 57m€45–76Bus, train
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain Ter / ...
8h 4m€52–97Drive 530.7 km
- Drive from La Flotte to Carcassonnecar 530.7 km
5h 2m€83–119Train, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane NTE - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
8h 3m€100–282
Île de Ré to Carcassonne by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Île de Ré to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Île de Ré to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Île de Ré to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Sablanceaux and arriving at Carcassonne via La Rochelle and Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Île de Ré to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Carcassonne via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Île de Ré and Carcassonne is 556 km. The road distance is 530.7 km.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €85 - €190.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Île de Ré to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Île de Ré to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
Île de Ré to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from Île de Ré to Carcassonne is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 57m.
What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Carcassonne via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Carcassonne via La Rochelle and Toulouse in around 8h 57m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €55–220
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €500–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Toulouse to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Île de Ré to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulouse station.
Île de Ré to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Île de Ré to Carcassonne is 531 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Île de Ré to Carcassonne.
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