There are 5 ways to get from Royan to Carcassonne by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Royan to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonnetrain Intercités
6h 34m€89–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Gare routièrebus 153
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toulousebus 701
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Carcassonnebus 718
9h 39m€45–77Train, bus
- Take the train from Royan to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Carcassonnebus
8h 29m€55–95Drive 451 km
- Drive from Royan to Carcassonnecar 451 km
4h 28m€85–123Train via Saintes
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonnetrain Intercités
7h 14m€89–161
Royan to Carcassonne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Royan to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Royan to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs €80 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Royan to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from ROY Gare Intermodale and arriving at Carcassonne via La Rochelle and Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Royan to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Royan and arriving at Carcassonne via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Royan and Carcassonne is 505 km. The road distance is 451 km.
The best way to get from Royan to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €85 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Royan to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Royan to Carcassonne bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, depart from ROY Gare Intermodale station.
Royan to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Royan station.
The best way to get from Royan to Carcassonne is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €85 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Royan, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Royan to Carcassonne via Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Carcassonne via La Rochelle and Toulouse in around 9h 39m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Royan to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Royan to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from ROY Gare Intermodale to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulouse to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Royan to Carcassonne bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime, arrive at Gare routière station.
Royan to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royan to Carcassonne is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Royan to Carcassonne.
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