There are 4 ways to get from Carcassonne to Royan by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Saintes
best- Take the train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
6h 27m€86–152Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Carcassonne to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1701
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royantrain Ter
8h 14m€55–92Drive 449 km
- Drive from Carcassonne to Royancar 449 km
4h 26m€72–104Train
- Take the train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royantrain Ter
6h 28m€87–151
Carcassonne to Royan by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to Royan is to bus and train which costs €55 - €95 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to Royan is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to Royan. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Royan via Bordeaux St Jean and Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Carcassonne and Royan is 505 km. The road distance is 449 km.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Royan without a car is to train via Saintes which takes 6h 27m and costs €85 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Carcassonne to Royan, including transfers.
Carcassonne to Royan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Carcassonne station.
Carcassonne to Royan 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 Royan is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Carcassonne to Royan.
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What companies run services between Carcassonne, France and Royan, France?
You can take a train from Carcassonne to Royan via Bordeaux St Jean and Saintes in around 6h 27m.
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
- €55–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- 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
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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