What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Carcassonne?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Carcassonne?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Carcassonne is to fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs €50 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Alsace and Carcassonne?

No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Rue de Dambach and arriving at Carcassonne via Colmar and Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Carcassonne?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Carcassonne via Selestat, Mulhouse Ville and Montpellier Saint-Roch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Alsace to Carcassonne?

The distance between Alsace and Carcassonne is 870 km. The road distance is 861.2 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Carcassonne without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €170 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Carcassonne?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Alsace to Carcassonne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Carcassonne bus from?

Alsace to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colmar station.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Carcassonne train from?

Alsace to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Selestat station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Carcassonne?

The best way to get from Alsace to Carcassonne is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €170 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Alsace to Carcassonne bus arrive?

Alsace to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Alsace to Carcassonne train arrive?

Alsace to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Carcassonne?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Carcassonne is 861 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Alsace to Carcassonne.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to Carcassonne?

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Where can I stay near Carcassonne?

There are 737+ hotels available in Carcassonne.

Alsace to Carcassonne - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Alsace to Carcassonne by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Strasbourg International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
5h 10m
€53–297
Train
1. Take the train from Selestat to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonnetrain Ter
8h 53m
€179–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Montpellierbus N1315
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Carcassonnebus 718
14h 55m
€76–121
Drive 861.2 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Carcassonnecar 861.2 km
8h 37m
€138–199
Train to Basel, fly, train
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
6h 49m
€95–285
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Selestat to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Carcassonnetrain Tgv
9h 27m
€166–279
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Carcassonnetrain Intercités
15h 46m
€109–197

Alsace to Carcassonne by train

26Weekly Trains

8h 53mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 869.9 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Carcassonne, France?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Carcassonne via Selestat, Mulhouse Ville, and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rue de Dambach to Carcassonne via Selestat Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Montpellier in around 14h 55m.

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