There are 7 ways to get from Annecy to Carcassonne by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Montpellier
best- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonnetrain Ter
6h 25m€85–187Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Carcassonnebus 718
9h 8m€44–85Drive 519.3 km
- Drive from Annecy to Carcassonnecar 519.3 km
5h 7m€82–118Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
5h 10m€59–265Train
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Carcassonnetrain Tgv
6h 36m€104–187Train #2
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudtrain K21
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Carcassonnetrain Tgv
6h 37m€124–223Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
5h 50m€69–276
Annecy to Carcassonne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Carcassonne via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Carcassonne via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montpellier Saint-Roch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Annecy and Carcassonne is 576 km. The road distance is 519.3 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Carcassonne without a car is to train via Montpellier which takes 6h 25m and costs €80 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Annecy to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Annecy to Carcassonne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Carcassonne is to train via Montpellier which takes 6h 25m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Carcassonne via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Carcassonne via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Montpellier in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–190
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
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 Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to Carcassonne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Annecy to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Carcassonne is 519 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Annecy to Carcassonne.
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