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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Carcassonneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from La Rochelle to Carcassonne by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonnetrain train Intercités
    6h 34m
    €94–167

  2. Bus via Toulouse

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Carcassonnebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 45m
    €38–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toulousebus bus FlixBus N1136 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Carcassonnebus bus FlixBus 1721 / ...
    7h 5m
    €45–67

  4. Drive  511.6 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Carcassonnecar car 511.6 km
    4h 47m
    €82–119

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane NTE - TLS
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train
    6h 33m
    €90–289

La Rochelle to Carcassonne by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Carcassonne, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Carcassonne via Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Carcassonne via Toulouse in around 7h 5m.

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