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How to get fromRoyan to Carcassonneby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Royan to Carcassonne by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Royan to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonnetrain train Intercités
    6h 30m
    €88–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toulousebus bus 701
    3. Take the bus from Toulouse to Carcassonnebus bus 718
    9h 20m
    €45–76

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Royan to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    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 24m
    €52–87

  4. Drive  451 km

    1. Drive from Royan to Carcassonnecar car 451 km
    4h 28m
    €73–105

  5. Train via Saintes

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonnetrain train Intercités
    7h 10m
    €88–161

Royan to Carcassonne by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royan to Carcassonne via La Rochelle - Bus Station, La Rochelle, and Toulouse in around 9h 20m.

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