There are 5 ways to get from Pau to Carcassonne by bus, train, train (TGV), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Pau to Toulousebus FlixBus S786 / ...
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain Ter / ...
3h 44m€32–52Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Pau to Carcassonne263.3 km
3h 29m€17Train
- Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain Ter / ...
3h 44m€52–90Bus
- Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Carcassonnebus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 50m€19–32Drive 262.7 km
- Drive from Pau to Carcassonnecar 262.7 km
2h 41m€42–61
Pau to Carcassonne by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pau to Carcassonne is to rideshare which costs €17 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Pau to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Carcassonne via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Pau to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Carcassonne via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Pau and Carcassonne is 289 km. The road distance is 262.7 km.
The best way to get from Pau to Carcassonne without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 44m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Pau to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Pau to Carcassonne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc station.
Pau to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
The best way to get from Pau to Carcassonne is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Pau, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Pau to Carcassonne via Toulouse Matabiau in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Carcassonne via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 4h 50m.
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
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Pau to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Pau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Pau to Carcassonne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Pau to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Carcassonne is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Pau to Carcassonne.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Pau and Carcassonne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.