There are 8 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 Strasbourg International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
best- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
5h 35m€66–300Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Selestat to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Carcassonnetrain Tgv
9h 19m€160–301Bus
- Take the bus from Colmar to Montpellierbus N1315
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Carcassonnebus 718
15h 5m€70–115Drive 861.2 km
- Drive from Alsace to Carcassonnecar 861.2 km
8h 37m€135–195Train to Basel, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Selestat to St Louistrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
7h 23m€92–268Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SXB - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Carcassonnetrain
7h 57m€92–400Train
- Take the train from Selestat to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonnetrain Ter
9h 24m€176–292Train, bus
- Take the train from Selestat to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Mulhouse to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Carcassonnetrain Tgv
15h 10m€120–221
Alsace to Carcassonne by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Alsace to Carcassonne is to fly and train which takes 5h 35m and costs €65 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Dambach and arriving at Carcassonne via Colmar and Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Selestat and arriving at Carcassonne via Mulhouse Ville and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Alsace and Carcassonne is 870 km. The road distance is 861.2 km.
The best way to get from Alsace to Carcassonne without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 9h 19m and costs €160 - €310.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Alsace to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Alsace to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colmar station.
Alsace to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Selestat station.
The best way to get from Alsace to Carcassonne is to train via Lyon which takes 9h 19m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 5m.
What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a bus from Dambach to Carcassonne via Gare, Selestat, Mulhouse Ville, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Carcassonne via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, and Montpellier in around 15h 5m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Selestat to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Selestat to St Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Selestat to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Selestat to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Colmar to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Alsace to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.
Alsace to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Carcassonne is 861 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Alsace to Carcassonne.
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