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How to get fromCarcassonne to Royanby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carcassonne to Royan by train, bus, or car

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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 Royantrain train Ter
    6h 28m
    €90–151

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Toulousebus bus 718
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse to La Rochellebus bus 701
    3. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royanbus bus
    9h 30m
    €45–76

  3. Bus, train

    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 train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royantrain train Ter
    8h 10m
    €52–90

  4. Drive  449 km

    1. Drive from Carcassonne to Royancar car 449 km
    4h 26m
    €72–104

  5. Train via Saintes

    1. Take the train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    7h 7m
    €89–152

Carcassonne to Royan by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Carcassonne to Royan via Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to Royan via Toulouse, La Rochelle, and La Rochelle - Bus Station in around 9h 30m.

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