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How to get fromCarcassonne to Poitiersby train (TGV), bus, car, taxi, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Carcassonne to Poitiers by train (TGV), bus, car, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    5h 35m
    €101–177

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 49m
    €37–64

  3. Drive  497.5 km

    1. Drive from Carcassonne to Poitierscar car 497.5 km
    5h 22m
    €80–115

  4. Taxi to Castres–Mazamet Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Carcassonne to Castres–Mazamet Airport (DCM)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Castres–Mazamet Airport (DCM) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane DCM - ORY
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain train
    5h 20m
    €324–479

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Limogesbus bus FlixBus N1705
    2. Take the bus from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiersbus bus Autocar
    8h 58m
    €56–82

  6. Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain train
    2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane TLS - ORY
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain train
    6h 37m
    €126–351

Carcassonne to Poitiers by train

Calendar86Weekly Trains
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 593.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Carcassonne, France and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Carcassonne to Poitiers via Bordeaux St Jean in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to Poitiers - Bus Station via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 8h 49m.

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