There are 10 ways to get from Lens to Carcassonne by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Narbonnetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonnetrain Ter
8h 7m€172–368Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 781
- Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Carcassonnebus FlixBus N1705
14h 45m€74–132Drive 964 km
- Drive from Lens to Carcassonnecar 964 km
9h 1m€149–216Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LIL - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
5h 57m€96–302Train
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Narbonnetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonnetrain Ter / ...
8h 51m€225–373Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain Ter / ...
15h 21m€96–183Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane CDG - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
6h 14m€130–339Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRU - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
7h 35m€111–312Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane CDG - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonnetrain
7h 29m€188–430Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Centraltrain
- Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane CRL - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
8h 55m€84–295
Lens to Carcassonne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 14h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Carcassonne is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs €95 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Carcassonne via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Carcassonne via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
The distance between Lens and Carcassonne is 1095 km. The road distance is 964 km.
The best way to get from Lens to Carcassonne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 7m and costs €170 - €370.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Lens to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Lens to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.
Lens to Carcassonne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Lens to Carcassonne is to train via Paris which takes 8h 7m and costs €170 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 14h 45m.
What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Lens to Carcassonne via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Narbonne in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Carcassonne via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 14h 45m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–310
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Fréjorgues Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–420
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–220
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €170–270
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Narbonne to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €210–340
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Narbonne to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130–280
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Narbonne to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Narbonne to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lens to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.
Lens to Carcassonne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Carcassonne is 964 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Lens to Carcassonne.
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