There are 8 ways to get from Caen to Carcassonne by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
best- Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane CFR - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
4h 49m€61–358Train
- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Narbonnetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonnetrain Ter
9h€180–367Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Paris - Orly Airportbus 1752
- Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Carcassonnebus FlixBus N1705
14h 15m€80–132Drive 837.5 km
- Drive from Caen to Carcassonnecar 837.5 km
8h 40m€131–189Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Castres–Mazamet Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Castres–Mazamet Airport (DCM)plane ORY - DCM
- Take the taxi from Castres–Mazamet Airport (DCM) to Carcassonnetaxi
6h 12m€309–546Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane ORY - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
7h 5m€109–333Train via Bordeaux
- Take the train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonnetrain
9h 53m€147–303Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Carcassonnebus
15h 51m€81–138
Caen to Carcassonne by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 14h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Carcassonne is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs €60 - €360.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Carcassonne via Paris - Orly Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Carcassonne via Saint-Lazare, Paris Gare De Lyon and Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Caen and Carcassonne is 742 km. The road distance is 837.5 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs €180 - €370.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Caen to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Caen to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Carcassonne is to train which takes 9h and costs €180 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 14h 15m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Carcassonne via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Narbonne in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Carcassonne via Paris - Orly Airport in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
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 Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €130–270
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Narbonne to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Caen to Paris - Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Flixbus
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Estimated price
- €130–160
Taxi Sandrine - Commune de stationnement ALBI
- Phone
- +33 6 26 31 24 32
Taxis Marie Labruguière
- Phone
- +33 5 63 50 22 28
- Website
- taxismarie.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris - Orly Airport station.
Caen to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Carcassonne is 837 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Caen to Carcassonne.
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