What is the cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Carcassonne?

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Carcassonne is to drive which costs €85 - €130 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Carcassonne?

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 6h 25m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and Carcassonne?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Centre 2 - Montsoreau and arriving at Carcassonne via Gare routière Balzac, Angers and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Carcassonne?

The distance between Loire Valley and Carcassonne is 753 km. The road distance is 580.7 km.

How do I travel from Loire Valley to Carcassonne without a car?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €80 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Loire Valley to Carcassonne?

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Loire Valley to Carcassonne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loire Valley to Carcassonne bus from?

Loire Valley to Carcassonne bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, depart from Gare routière Balzac station.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Carcassonne?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Carcassonne is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 31m.

Where does the Loire Valley to Carcassonne bus arrive?

Loire Valley to Carcassonne bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, arrive at Gare Routière et SNCF station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Carcassonne?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Carcassonne is 581 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Loire Valley to Carcassonne.

Where can I stay near Carcassonne?

There are 264+ hotels available in Carcassonne.

Loire Valley to Carcassonne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Loire Valley to Carcassonne by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to Saint-Pierre-des-CorpsTer
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonne
8h 2m
€83–231
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)NTE - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonne
8h 16m
€67–192
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers to Nantes724
3. Take the bus from Nantes to Carcassonne
15h 31m
Drive 580.7 km
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Carcassonne580.7 km
6h 25m
€90–130
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR to Gare Routiere 1 - LoudunL2
2. Take the bus from LOUDUN Aire d'échange du Bellay to POITIERS Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV110
3. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St JeanTgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Carcassonne
12h 15m
Bus via Montpellier
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCF404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Montpellier to Carcassonne718
18h 21m
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Castres–Mazamet Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Saumur to Massy TGV
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Castres–Mazamet Airport (DCM)ORY - DCM
3. Take the taxi from Castres–Mazamet Airport (DCM) to Carcassonne
7h 49m
€263–464

Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) flights

15Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 752.6 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Carcassonne, France?

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Carcassonne via Saumur, St Pierre Des Corps, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Carcassonne via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, Gare routière Balzac, Angers, and Nantes in around 15h 31m.

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