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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Carcassonne is to fly and train which takes 5h 33m and costs €55 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Carcassonne?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Carcassonne via Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Carcassonne?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Carcassonne via Mulhouse Ville and Montpellier Saint-Roch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Basel to Carcassonne?

The distance between Basel and Carcassonne is 895 km. The road distance is 785.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Carcassonne without a car is to train via Montpellier which takes 8h 42m and costs €95 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Basel to Carcassonne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Carcassonne bus from?

Basel to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Carcassonne train from?

Basel to Carcassonne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train or bus from Basel to Carcassonne?

The best way to get from Basel to Carcassonne is to train via Montpellier which takes 8h 42m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Carcassonne bus arrive?

Basel to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Basel to Carcassonne train arrive?

Basel to Carcassonne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Can I drive from Basel to Carcassonne?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Carcassonne is 785 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Basel to Carcassonne.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Carcassonne?

Book your Basel to Carcassonne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Carcassonne?

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Basel to Carcassonne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Carcassonne by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Montpellier
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonnetrain Intercités / ...
8h 42m
€96–239
Fly from Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
5h 33m
€56–215
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Montpellierbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Carcassonnebus 718
13h 10m
€59–86
Drive 785.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Carcassonnecar 785.3 km
8h 29m
€134–193
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Narbonnetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonnetrain Ter / ...
8h 44m
€117–240
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Narbonnebus
4. Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonnetrain Ter
14h 45m
€84–181
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
5h 53m
€91–224
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
8h 26m
€98–288

Basel to Carcassonne by train

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8h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 894.5 km
Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Carcassonne, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Carcassonne via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Carcassonne via Montpellier in around 13h 10m.

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