There are 3 ways to get from French Riviera 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 Saint-Raphaël-Valescure to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain Sud_Iv15
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Carcassonnetrain Intercités
6h 2m€140–255Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sainte-Maxime to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Carcassonnebus 718
10h 12m€43–74Drive 417.5 km
- Drive from French Riviera to Carcassonnecar 417.5 km
3h 59m€65–94
French Riviera to Carcassonne by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from French Riviera to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from French Riviera to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from French Riviera to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Les Heures Claires and arriving at Carcassonne via Sainte-Maxime, Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from French Riviera to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure and arriving at Carcassonne via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between French Riviera and Carcassonne is 512 km. The road distance is 417.5 km.
The best way to get from French Riviera to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €140 - €260.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from French Riviera to Carcassonne, including transfers.
French Riviera to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sainte-Maxime station.
French Riviera to Carcassonne train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure station.
The best way to get from French Riviera to Carcassonne is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between French Riviera, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a vehicle from French Riviera to Carcassonne via Saint-Raphaël-Valescure, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Marseille St Charles in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Carcassonne via Théâtre de la Mer, Sainte-Maxime, Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, and Montpellier in around 10h 12m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Saint-Raphaël-Valescure to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sainte-Maxime to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
French Riviera to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
French Riviera to Carcassonne train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between French Riviera to Carcassonne is 418 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from French Riviera to Carcassonne.
There are 368+ hotels available in Carcassonne.