There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Carcassonne by bus, train, rideshare 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.
Recommended option
Bus FlixBus • 5 h 10 min
$17 - $41
4 alternative options
Bus ALSA • 5 h 15 min
$28 - $45
Train • 6 h 27 min
$57 - $97
Rideshare • 3 h 44 min
$24
Drive • 2 h 54 min
$40 - $60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Carcassonne is to rideshare which costs 20€ and takes 3 h 44 min.
The quickest way to get from Barcelona to Carcassonne is to drive which costs 30€ - 50€ and takes 2 h 54 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Carcassonne. Services depart three times a day. The journey takes approximately 5 h 15 min.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Sants and arriving at Carcassonne via Girona, Cerbère and Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6 h 27 min.
The distance between Barcelona and Carcassonne is 204 km. The road distance is 303.4 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Carcassonne without a car is to bus which takes 5 h 10 min and costs 14€ - 35€.
It takes approximately 5 h 10 min to get from Barcelona to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Barcelona to Carcassonne bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona station.
- Distance: 127.4 miles
- Duration: 5 h 10 min
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a bus from Barcelona to Carcassonne via Lloret de Mar in around 5 h 10 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona to Carcassonne via Girona, Port Bou, Cerbère, and Narbonne in around 6 h 27 min.
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona Sants to Girona
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11 - $22
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Girona to Port Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $18
- Website
- renfe.com
Loosely translated as the French National Railway Corporation, the SNCF is France’s state-owned railway company. It covers the country’s extensive rail network, as well as the TGV and Thalys, France’s two high-speed railway networks. With over 14,000 trains operating daily, it is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Cerbère to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21 - $35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $21 - $35
- 1st Class
- $29 - $45
Train from Narbonne to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16 - $23
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $16 - $23
- 1st Class
- $20 - $35
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Narbonne to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17 - $22
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- $17 - $22
- 1st Class
- $31 - $35
- Phone
- Sarbus - 935 806 700 , La Vallesana - 935 806 700, Houses - 937 981 100 , Sarfa - 902 302 025
- Website
- moventis.es
Bus from Barcelona - Ronda Sant Pere-Plaza Urquinaona to Lloret de Mar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2 - $17
- Schedules at
- moventis.es
- Book at
- compras.moventis.es
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lloret de Mar to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14 - $24
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi so you’re never bored on your journey. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. Flexibility is another highlight of an ALSA journey, with three types of tickets on offer - Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass, along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 15 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28 - $45
- Website
- alsa.com
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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