There are 3 ways to get from Carpentras to Carcassonne by train (TGV), 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
best- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Carcassonnetrain Intercités / ...
3h 53m€48–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avignon to Montpellierbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Carcassonnebus 718
6h 12m€25–39Drive 266.4 km
- Drive from Carpentras to Carcassonnecar 266.4 km
2h 40m€43–62
Carpentras to Carcassonne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carpentras to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Carpentras to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Carpentras to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Allée des Soupirs and arriving at Carcassonne via Avignon and Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Carpentras to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Carpentras and arriving at Carcassonne via Avignon Centre and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Carpentras and Carcassonne is 281 km. The road distance is 266.4 km.
The best way to get from Carpentras to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Carpentras to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Carpentras to Carcassonne bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.
Carpentras to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Avignon Centre station.
The best way to get from Carpentras to Carcassonne is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Carpentras, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Carpentras to Carcassonne via Avignon Centre and Nimes in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allée des Soupirs to Carcassonne via Avignon and Montpellier in around 6h 12m.
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 Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Avignon to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Carpentras to Carcassonne bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Montpellier station.
Carpentras to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carpentras to Carcassonne is 266 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Carpentras to Carcassonne.
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