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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Carcassonne is to train and fly and taxi which takes 6h 6m and costs €260 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Carcassonne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Carcassonne via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Carcassonne?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Carcassonne via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Lens to Carcassonne?

The distance between Lens and Carcassonne is 1095 km. The road distance is 964 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Carcassonne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 45m and costs €150 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Lens to Carcassonne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Carcassonne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Carcassonne train from?

Lens to Carcassonne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Lens to Carcassonne?

The best way to get from Lens to Carcassonne is to train via Paris which takes 8h 45m and costs €150 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Lens to Carcassonne bus arrive?

Lens to Carcassonne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.

Where does the Lens to Carcassonne train arrive?

Lens to Carcassonne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Lens to Carcassonne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Carcassonne is 964 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Lens to Carcassonne.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Carcassonne?

There are 424+ hotels available in Carcassonne.

Lens to Carcassonne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 11 ways to get from Lens to Carcassonne by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Narbonnetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonnetrain Ter
8h 45m
€158–406
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 781
2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Carcassonnebus FlixBus N1705
14h 45m
€61–109
Drive 964 km
1. Drive from Lens to Carcassonnecar 964 km
9h
€150–217
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LIL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
6h 13m
€74–288
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Narbonnetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonnetrain Ter / ...
9h 9m
€216–368
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonnetrain Intercités / ...
16h 39m
€92–188
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane CDG - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
6h 34m
€131–340
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Castres–Mazamet Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Castres–Mazamet Airport (DCM)plane ORY - DCM
3. Take the taxi from Castres–Mazamet Airport (DCM) to Carcassonnetaxi
6h 6m
€263–629
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BRU - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
8h 14m
€127–330
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane CDG - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Carcassonnetrain
7h 55m
€171–464
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Centraltrain
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane CRL - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
9h 9m
€90–326

Lens to Carcassonne by train

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8h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,095.1 km
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Carcassonne, France?

You can take a train from Lens to Carcassonne via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Narbonne in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Carcassonne via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 14h 45m.

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