There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to Carcassonne by train, taxi, bus, 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
Train
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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonne
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Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonne
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Barcelona to Carcassonne
3 alternative options
Taxi, bus
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Take the taxi from Barcelona to Girona Airport
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Take the bus from Girona Airport to Carcassonne
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Carcassonne
Drive
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Drive from Barcelona to Carcassonne
Barcelona to Carcassonne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €12 - €40 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Carcassonne is to drive. Taking this option will cost €35 - €60 and takes 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona and arriving at Carcassonne. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Carcassonne via Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Barcelona and Carcassonne is 204 km. The road distance is 304.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Barcelona to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Barcelona to Carcassonne bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona station.
Barcelona to Carcassonne train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Carcassonne is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €40 and takes 5h 15m.
- Distance: 204.1 km
- Duration: 3h 12m
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Barcelona to Carcassonne via Narbonne in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona to Carcassonne 3 times a day. Tickets cost €26 - €40 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. 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 Narbonne to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €13
- Rail 1st Class
- €15 - €23
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Narbonne to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €26 - €31
- 1st Class
- €20 - €24
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Girona Airport to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17 - €21
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
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. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are 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
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- alsa.com
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Barcelona Nord - Bus Station to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €16
- Website
- Blablabus
Taxi from Barcelona to Girona Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Schedules at
- taxisaeropuertogirona.com
Rome2rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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Barcelona to Carcassonne bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Carcassonne station.
Barcelona to Carcassonne train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Carcassonne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Carcassonne is 305 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Barcelona to Carcassonne.
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