There are 4 ways to get from Carcassonne to Charente by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train via Bordeaux
best- Take the train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain Tgv
5h 27m€77–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carcassonne to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1701
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus FlixBus S703
8h 17m€33–54Drive 387.8 km
- Drive from Carcassonne to Charentecar 387.8 km
5h 14m€61–88Train
- Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angoulemetrain 7674
5h 56m€70–149
Carcassonne to Charente by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to Charente is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to Charente is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Carcassonne to Charente. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Géant Ouest via Bordeaux and Angoulême Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to Charente. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Angouleme via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Carcassonne and Charente is 485 km. The road distance is 387.8 km.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Charente without a car is to train via Bordeaux which takes 5h 27m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Carcassonne to Charente, including transfers.
Carcassonne to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carcassonne station.
Carcassonne to Charente train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Carcassonne station.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Charente is to train via Bordeaux which takes 5h 27m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Carcassonne, France and Charente, France?
You can take a train from Carcassonne to La Bisaiguë via Bordeaux St Jean, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to Géant Ouest via Bordeaux, Angoulême, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 8h 17m.
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 Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Carcassonne to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Carcassonne to Charente bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Carcassonne to Charente train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carcassonne to Charente is 388 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Carcassonne to Charente.
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