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How to get fromLyon to Carcassonneby train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Carcassonne by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (TGV)

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Carcassonnetrain train Tgv
    3h 27m
    €90–140

  2. Bus via Montpellier

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Montpellierbus bus FlixBus N788 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Carcassonnebus bus 718
    6h 25m
    €35–59

  3. Drive  444.3 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Carcassonnecar car 444.3 km
    4h 7m
    €72–103

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane LYS - TLS
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train
    4h 36m
    €68–271

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Carcassonnebus bus S716
    7h 25m
    €40–60

Lyon to Carcassonne by train (TGV)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Carcassonne, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Carcassonne 3 times a day. Tickets cost €90–140 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Carcassonne via Montpellier in around 6h 25m.

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