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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Carcassonneby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from La Rochelle to Carcassonne by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain train 591A / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonnetrain train Intercités
    6h 38m
    €38–78

  2. Bus via Toulouse

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Carcassonnebus bus 718 / ...
    7h 30m
    €21–60

  3. Drive 511.6 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Carcassonnecar car 511.6 km
    4h 46m
    €78–113

  4. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train

    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane LRH - TLS
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train
    7h 49m
    €90–336

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toulousebus bus 701
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Carcassonnebus bus 718 / ...
    8h 25m
    €38–60

  6. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane NTE - TLS
    3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain train
    6h 38m
    €62–198

La Rochelle to Carcassonne by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Carcassonne, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle to Carcassonne via Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Carcassonne via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Toulouse in around 7h 30m.

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