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How to get fromBilbao to Carcassonneby bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Carcassonne by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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  1. Bus, train via Bayonne

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus bus
    2. Take the train from Bayonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train Ter
    7h 45m
    €83–141

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train Ter / ...
    8h 8m
    €48–81

  3. Drive  515.3 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Carcassonnecar car 515.3 km
    5h 1m
    €84–122

  4. Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane BIO - TLS
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train
    7h 17m
    €78–237

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Toulousebus bus FlixBus N716 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Carcassonnebus bus FlixBus 1721 / ...
    9h 30m
    €48–72

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train Ter
    9h 47m
    €82–150

  7. Train via Bayonne

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the train from Bayonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train Ter
    10h 7m
    €83–146

  8. Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane BIO - BCN
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain train
    3. Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonnetrain train
    6h 57m
    €66–229

Bilbao to Carcassonne by bus, foot, and train

Calendar57Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 564.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Carcassonne, France?

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Carcassonne via Toulouse in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Carcassonne via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 9h 47m.

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