There are 4 ways to get from Avignon to Carcassonne by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare
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 Avignon Centre to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Carcassonnetrain Intercités / ...
2h 58m€43–94Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Avignon to Carcassonne239 km
3h 11m€15Bus
- Take the bus from Avignon to Montpellierbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Carcassonnebus 718
4h 25m€21–33Drive 239.6 km
- Drive from Avignon to Carcassonnecar 239.6 km
2h 23m€38–54
Avignon to Carcassonne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Carcassonne is to rideshare which costs €15 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Carcassonne via Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at Carcassonne via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Avignon and Carcassonne is 254 km. The road distance is 239.6 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €40 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Avignon to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Avignon to Carcassonne bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.
Avignon to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Avignon Centre station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Carcassonne is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Avignon Centre to Carcassonne via Nimes in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Carcassonne via Montpellier in around 4h 25m.
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 Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nimes to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nimes to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Avignon to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Montpellier to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Avignon to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Avignon to Carcassonne bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Montpellier station.
Avignon to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Carcassonne is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Avignon to Carcassonne.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Avignon and Carcassonne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.