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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
    5h 57m
    €103–182

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    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 39m
    €37–63

  3. Drive  498.6 km

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

  4. Train, 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 44m
    €104–327

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinsbus bus Autocar
    2. Take the bus from Limoges to Carcassonnebus bus FlixBus N1705
    8h 53m
    €55–84

Poitiers to Carcassonne by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 593.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Carcassonne via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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