There are 6 ways to get from Genoa 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 via Nice
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to VentimigliaIc
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St CharlesTgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Carcassonne
11h 5m€62–139Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde to Narbonne Bus Station Av. Maréchal FochUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3577 / ...
- Take the train from Narbonne to CarcassonneTer / ...
12h 34m€33–55Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to MontpellierFlixBus N1138 / ...
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Carcassonne718
11h 30m€38–82Drive 665.2 km
- Drive from Genoa to Carcassonne665.2 km
6h 22m€103–148Train, fly
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)NCE - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
8h 9m€69–247Train
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Marseille St Charles96352 / ...
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to CarcassonneIntercités
11h 22m€42–93
Genoa to Carcassonne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Carcassonne is to bus and train which costs €30 - €55 and takes 12h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 6h 22m and costs €100 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Carcassonne via Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Carcassonne via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Genoa and Carcassonne is 731 km. The road distance is 665.2 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Carcassonne without a car is to train via Nice which takes 11h 5m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Genoa to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Genoa to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Carcassonne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Carcassonne is to train via Nice which takes 11h 5m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 11h 30m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Carcassonne via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, and Marseille St Charles in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Carcassonne via Montpellier in around 11h 30m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–170
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €340–700
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Narbonne to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Marseille St Charles to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- Rail 1st Class
- €11–16
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Narbonne to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde to Narbonne Bus Station Av. Maréchal Foch
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.
Genoa to Carcassonne train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Carcassonne is 665 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Genoa to Carcassonne.
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