There are 8 ways to get from Metz to Carcassonne by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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 Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Carcassonnetrain Ter
8h 29m€193–393Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherinebus
- Take the bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Carcassonnebus 718
14h 10m€70–136Drive 889.1 km
- Drive from Metz to Carcassonnecar 889.1 km
8h 22m€139–201Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
6h 30m€86–339Train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonnetrain Intercités / ...
9h 19m€216–350Train to Luxembourg, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LUX - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
7h 20m€85–337Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris Esttrain
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane ORY - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
6h 36m€124–364Train to Luxembourg, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
- Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane LUX - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonnetrain
8h 44m€134–414
Metz to Carcassonne by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 14h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Carcassonne is to train and fly which takes 6h 30m and costs €85 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz station to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Metz - Bus Station and arriving at Carcassonne via Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine and Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Carcassonne via Gare de l'Est, Châtelet, Paris Gare De Lyon and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Metz and Carcassonne is 1209 km. The road distance is 889.1 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Carcassonne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 29m and costs €190 - €400.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Metz to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Metz to Carcassonne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Metz - Bus Station.
Metz to Carcassonne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Carcassonne is to train via Paris which takes 8h 29m and costs €190 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 14h 10m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Carcassonne via Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Châtelet, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Nimes in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Carcassonne via Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine and Montpellier in around 14h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €190–300
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Paris Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Metz - Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to Carcassonne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine station.
Metz to Carcassonne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Carcassonne is 889 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Metz to Carcassonne.
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