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

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There are 6 ways to get from Poitiers to Carcassonne by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonnetrain train Intercités
    6h 1m
    €103–182

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train Ter
    7h 43m
    €48–81

  3. Drive  498.6 km

    1. Drive from Poitiers to Carcassonnecar car 498.6 km
    5h 24m
    €80–115

  4. Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Poitiers to Massy Tgvtrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane ORY - TLS
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train
    5h 53m
    €123–321

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Poitiers to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus S703
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Carcassonnebus bus FlixBus N1701
    8h 45m
    €49–74

  6. Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantestrain train
    3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane NTE - TLS
    4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train
    7h 40m
    €105–317

Poitiers to Carcassonne by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 593.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Poitiers to Carcassonne via Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers to Carcassonne via Bordeaux in around 8h 45m.

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