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

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There are 6 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 33m
    €86–182

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    €38–62

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train Ter / ...
    6h 33m
    €49–90

  4. Drive  511.6 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Carcassonnecar car 511.6 km
    4h 47m
    €80–116

  5. Train, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville 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 23m
    €90–296

  6. Train, fly to Fréjorgues Airport

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane NTE - MPL
    3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonnetrain train
    7h 41m
    €94–323

La Rochelle to Carcassonne by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 541.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Carcassonne via Toulouse in around 7h 5m.

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