There are 6 ways to get from Niort to Carcassonne by train, bus, car, train (TGV), or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Niort to Saintestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonnetrain
7h 53m€81–173Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Niort to Carcassonne514.8 km
6h 7m€34Bus
- Take the bus from Pôle Atlantique to Gare routièrebus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Carcassonnebus 718
10h 1m€42–75Drive 516.2 km
- Drive from Niort to Carcassonnecar 516.2 km
4h 47m€81–117Train via Poitiers
- Take the train from Niort to Poitierstrain Ter
- Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonnetrain
8h 2m€97–214Bus via Limoges
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Gare Sncfbus 148
- Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 180
- Take the bus from Limoges to Carcassonnebus
11h 10m€37–60
Niort to Carcassonne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niort to Carcassonne is to rideshare which costs €34 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Niort to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Niort to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Pôle Atlantique and arriving at Carcassonne via La Rochelle - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Niort to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Niort and arriving at Carcassonne via Saintes and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
The distance between Niort and Carcassonne is 542 km. The road distance is 516.2 km.
The best way to get from Niort to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €80 - €180.
It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Niort to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Niort to Carcassonne bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from Pôle Atlantique station.
Niort to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Niort station.
The best way to get from Niort to Carcassonne is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Niort, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Niort to Carcassonne via Saintes and Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pôle Atlantique to Carcassonne via Gare routière, La Rochelle - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Toulouse in around 10h 1m.
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 Niort to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Niort to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Pôle Atlantique to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Niort to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €34
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Niort to Carcassonne bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at Gare routière station.
Niort to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niort to Carcassonne is 516 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Niort to Carcassonne.
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