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

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There are 5 ways to get from Poitiers to Carcassonne by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 3m
    €104–183

  2. Bus via Toulouse

    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 bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Carcassonnebus bus
    8h 52m
    €41–68

  3. 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

  4. Drive  498.6 km

    1. Drive from Poitiers to Carcassonnecar car 498.6 km
    5h 24m
    €80–116

  5. Train, fly

    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
    6h 3m
    €125–321

Poitiers to Carcassonne by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 593.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers to Carcassonne via Bordeaux in around 8h 45m.

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