There are 4 ways to get from Carcassonne to Charente by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train via Bordeaux
best- Take the train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain Tgv
5h 39m€81–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carcassonne to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
8h 31m€58–83Drive 390.2 km
- Drive from Carcassonne to Charentecar 390.2 km
5h 15m€61–87Train
- Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angoulemetrain Tgv
5h 49m€75–193
Carcassonne to Charente by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to Charente is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to Charente is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Carcassonne to Charente. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Géant Ouest via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angoulême Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Carcassonne and Charente is 484 km. The road distance is 390.2 km.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Charente without a car is to train via Bordeaux which takes 5h 39m and costs €80 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Carcassonne to Charente, including transfers.
Carcassonne to Charente bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Carcassonne station.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Charente is to train via Bordeaux which takes 5h 39m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 8h 31m.
Carcassonne to Charente bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carcassonne to Charente is 390 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Carcassonne to Charente.
What companies run services between Carcassonne, France and Charente, France?
You can take a train from Carcassonne to Pontouvre via Bordeaux St Jean, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to Géant Ouest via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 8h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Carcassonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €55–85
- Rail 1st Class
- €90–130
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €15–22
- Rail 1st Class
- €23–35
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €60–90
- Rail 1st Class
- €95–140
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €29–40
- 1st Class
- €50–65
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €22–30
- 1st Class
- €40–55
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €60–85
- 1st Class
- €90–120
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Carcassonne to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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