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The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
9 h 45 m
Average duration
11 h 26 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
627 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 6 buses that leave Cité de Carcassonne for Paris on Sun, May 31, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 627 km distance in an average of 11 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 45 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 13 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 389 miles (627 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $219 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris:
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris costing on average $119 (€96).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 3m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€39) compared to roughly $219 (€177) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $171 (€138). The journey takes 10h 3m versus 7h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Cité de Carcassonne to Paris buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 PM Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie | 13h25 | 7:05 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie | 12h15 | 8:10 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
3134 | 9:30 PM Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie | 9h45 | 7:15 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie | 11h10 | 9:45 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 PM Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie | 10h35 | 10:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie | 14h05 | 5:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 389 miles (627 km) distance in 9h 45m.
Distance 389 miles (627 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 45m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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