There are 3 ways to get from Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonne by train (TGV), 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 Villefranche De Rouergue to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain Ter / ...
2h 58m€36–63Drive 170.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonnecar 170.8 km
2h 42m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Villefranche De Rouergue to Toulouse Matabiaubus Autocar
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Carcassonnebus FlixBus 1721 / ...
5h 21m€31–45
Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonne is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Villefranche De Rouergue and arriving at Carcassonne via Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Villefranche De Rouergue and arriving at Carcassonne via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Villefranche-de-Rouergue and Carcassonne is 214 km. The road distance is 170.8 km.
The best way to get from Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Villefranche De Rouergue station.
Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Villefranche De Rouergue station.
The best way to get from Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonne is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Villefranche-de-Rouergue, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Villefranche De Rouergue to Carcassonne via Toulouse Matabiau in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Villefranche De Rouergue to Carcassonne via Toulouse Matabiau and Toulouse in around 5h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Villefranche De Rouergue to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Villefranche De Rouergue to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonne is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Villefranche-de-Rouergue to Carcassonne.
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