There are 5 ways to get from Avignon to Carcassonne by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, train (TGV), or rideshare
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Train via Narbonne
best- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Narbonnetrain 9730
- Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonnetrain Ter / ...
3h 4m€33–53Rideshare
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€20–32Drive 239.6 km
- Drive from Avignon to Carcassonnecar 239.6 km
2h 23m€38–55Train
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Carcassonnetrain Intercités / ...
3h 29m€38–88
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 Tgv and arriving at Carcassonne via Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Avignon and Carcassonne is 246 km. The road distance is 239.6 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Carcassonne without a car is to train via Narbonne which takes 3h 4m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 4m 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 Renfe Viajeros, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Carcassonne is to train via Narbonne which takes 3h 4m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Carcassonne via Narbonne in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Carcassonne via Montpellier in around 4h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Avignon Tgv to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Avignon to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Avignon to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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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 Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Narbonne 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.