What is the cheapest way to get from Alba to Carcassonne?

The cheapest way to get from Alba to Carcassonne is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 7h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba to Carcassonne?

The fastest way to get from Alba to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 7h 43m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Alba and Carcassonne?

No, there is no direct train from Alba to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Alba and arriving at Carcassonne via Torino Porta Susa and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Alba to Carcassonne?

The distance between Alba and Carcassonne is 840 km. The road distance is 603.9 km.

How do I travel from Alba to Carcassonne without a car?

The best way to get from Alba to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs €95 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Alba to Carcassonne?

It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Alba to Carcassonne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba to Carcassonne bus from?

Alba to Carcassonne bus services, operated by AUTOLINEE GIACHINO S.r.l., depart from Alba - Autostazione station.

Where do I catch the Alba to Carcassonne train from?

Alba to Carcassonne train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Alba station.

Train or bus from Alba to Carcassonne?

The best way to get from Alba to Carcassonne is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs €95 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 1m.

Where does the Alba to Carcassonne bus arrive?

Alba to Carcassonne bus services, operated by AUTOLINEE GIACHINO S.r.l., arrive at Torino - Piazza Carducci station.

Where does the Alba to Carcassonne train arrive?

Alba to Carcassonne train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.

Can I drive from Alba to Carcassonne?

Yes, the driving distance between Alba to Carcassonne is 604 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Alba to Carcassonne.

How do I get a train ticket from Alba to Carcassonne?

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Where can I stay near Carcassonne?

There are 1457+ hotels available in Carcassonne.

Alba to Carcassonne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Alba and Carcassonne?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Alba - Autostazione and arriving at Carcassonne via Fermata 68 - MOLINETTE OVEST, Fermata 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II, Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station and Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.

There are 9 ways to get from Alba to Carcassonne by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Carcassonnetrain Tgv
10h 47m
€98–174
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Aeroporto Di Caselletrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane TRN - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain
4. Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonnetrain
10h 24m
€76–305
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba - Autostazione to Torino - Piazza Carduccibus 47
2. Take the bus from Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station to Narbonne - Croix Sudbus
3. Take the bus from Narbonne to Carcassonnebus 718
15h 1m
Drive 603.9 km
1. Drive from Alba to Carcassonnecar 603.9 km
7h 43m
€93–135
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
11h 16m
€84–222
Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Carcassonnetrain Tgv
11h 32m
€104–268
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alba - Autostazione to Torino - Piazza Carduccibus 47
2. Take the bus from Turin to Narbonnebus
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonnetrain Ter
17h 7m
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Carmagnola to Savonatrain
2. Take the train from Savona to Ventimigliatrain
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
4. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane NCE - TLS
5. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
12h 19m
€82–300
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BGY - TLS
5. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
9h 44m
€96–323

Alba to Carcassonne by train

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10h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 839.7 km
Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Alba, Piemonte, Italy and Carcassonne, France?

You can take a train from Alba to Carcassonne via Torino Porta Susa and Lyon Part Dieu in around 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alba - Autostazione to Carcassonne via Fermata 68 - MOLINETTE OVEST, Fermata 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II, Fermata 3286 - FERRUCCI, Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Station, and Narbonne in around 15h 1m.

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