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

The cheapest way to get from Reims to Carcassonne is to bus via Lyon which costs €55 - €110 and takes 15h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reims to Carcassonne is to train and fly and taxi which takes 5h 6m and costs €240 - €600.

Is there a direct train between Reims and Carcassonne?

No, there is no direct train from Reims to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at Carcassonne via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Narbonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Reims to Carcassonne?

The distance between Reims and Carcassonne is 1040 km. The road distance is 903.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Reims to Carcassonne without a car is to train via Narbonne which takes 7h 49m and costs €170 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Reims to Carcassonne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reims to Carcassonne train from?

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

Train or bus from Reims to Carcassonne?

The best way to get from Reims to Carcassonne is to train via Narbonne which takes 7h 49m and costs €170 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 13h 51m.

Where does the Reims to Carcassonne train arrive?

Reims to Carcassonne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Reims to Carcassonne?

Yes, the driving distance between Reims to Carcassonne is 903 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Reims to Carcassonne.

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

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Where can I stay near Carcassonne?

There are 1457+ hotels available in Carcassonne.

Reims to Carcassonne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Reims 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 via Narbonne
best
1. Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Narbonnetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonnetrain Ter
7h 49m
€170–426
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Lyonbus Ski74
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Carcassonnebus S716
15h 43m
€57–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 109 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Carcassonnebus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 51m
€59–87
Drive 903.5 km
1. Drive from Reims to Carcassonnecar 903.5 km
8h 20m
€138–199
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Castres–Mazamet Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain
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
5h 6m
€246–560
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Carcassonnetrain Tgv
8h 47m
€173–297
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane ORY - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Carcassonnetrain
5h 52m
€87–263
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne 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 6m
€116–335
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne 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 35m
€158–474
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reims to Paris Esttrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF)plane ORY - PGF
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Narbonnetrain
4. Take the train from Narbonne to Carcassonnetrain
7h 42m
€163–502

Reims to Carcassonne by train and foot

44Weekly Services

7h 49mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,039.6 km
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Reims, France and Carcassonne, France?

You can take a train from Reims to Carcassonne via Paris Est, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Narbonne in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reims to Carcassonne via Champagne-Ardenne, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 51m.

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