There are 5 ways to get from Lyon 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 (TGV)
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Carcassonnetrain Tgv
3h 26m€95–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Carcassonnebus S716
7h 25m€30–60Bus via Montpellier
- Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Montpellierbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Carcassonnebus 718
6h 10m€37–57Drive 444.3 km
- Drive from Lyon to Carcassonnecar 444.3 km
4h 7m€69–99Fly, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
4h 25m€81–264
Lyon to Carcassonne by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Carcassonne is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €95 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Carcassonne. Services depart once a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Carcassonne. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Lyon and Carcassonne is 470 km. The road distance is 444.3 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €95 - €150.
The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Carcassonne takes 3h 26m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Lyon to Carcassonne bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
Lyon to Carcassonne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Carcassonne is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €95 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Montpellier, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Carcassonne, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Carcassonne every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–150 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Carcassonne via Montpellier in around 6h 10m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–280
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- 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 Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- 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
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Carcassonne bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Montpellier station.
Lyon to Carcassonne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Carcassonne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Carcassonne is 444 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Lyon to Carcassonne.
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