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 / ...
3h€38–94Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Avignon to Carcassonne239 km
3h 11m€15Bus
- Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Carcassonnebus 718
4h 25m€19–34Drive 239.6 km
- Drive from Avignon to Carcassonnecar 239.6 km
2h 23m€37–54
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 - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop 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 3h.
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 3h and costs €35 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Avignon to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Avignon to Carcassonne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop 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 3h and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €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 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop 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
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus 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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