- Must visit
Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne
Although primarily a monument, the castle complex includes museum-style interpretation on the fortress and restoration history. It is one of the city's essential heritage experiences.
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
16 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Limoux to Cité de Carcassonne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Limoux to Cité de Carcassonne will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Of the 13 buses that leave Limoux for Cité de Carcassonne on Sun, Jun 21, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 21 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 20 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Limoux to Cité de Carcassonne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $1, and a bus costs an average of $4.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$4 Average price | $1 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Limoux to Cité de Carcassonne:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Limoux to Cité de Carcassonne costing on average $4 (€3).
Other travel options to Cité de Carcassonne take longer:
Bus takes on average 29m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (29m by bus vs 31m by car) and save roughly $2 (€2) compared to fuel and tolls ($4 (€3) vs $6 (€5)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude).
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 07:46AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 08:31AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 09:31AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 10:01AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 10:31AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 11:31AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 12:16PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 01:31PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 05:21PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Aude) | Departure Time 06:46PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Limoux to Cité de Carcassonne buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:30 AM Limoux | 0h10 | 8:40 AM Cité de Carcassonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Limoux | 0h10 | 8:40 AM Cité de Carcassonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Limoux | 0h20 | 9:20 AM Cité de Carcassonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Limoux | 0h20 | 9:20 AM Cité de Carcassonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Limoux | 0h20 | 9:50 AM Cité de Carcassonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Limoux | 0h20 | 9:50 AM Cité de Carcassonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 AM Limoux | 0h20 | 11:10 AM Cité de Carcassonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:40 AM Limoux | 0h30 | 12:10 PM Cité de Carcassonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Limoux | 0h30 | 2:50 PM Cité de Carcassonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Limoux | 0h30 | 2:50 PM Cité de Carcassonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Limoux | 0h20 | 5:50 PM Cité de Carcassonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 PM Limoux | 0h20 | 9:10 PM Cité de Carcassonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 PM Limoux | 0h20 | 9:10 PM Cité de Carcassonne | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Limoux to Cité de Carcassonne run on average 5 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) but you can travel from only $1 (€1) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:27, the last at 14:53. The fastest bus covers the 13 miles (21 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 13 miles (21 km) |
Average bus duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 39m |
First bus 10:27 AM |
Last bus 2:53 PM |
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Discover the best of Carcassonne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Carcassonne trip today.
Although primarily a monument, the castle complex includes museum-style interpretation on the fortress and restoration history. It is one of the city's essential heritage experiences.
Fine arts museum in the Bastide with paintings, ceramics and decorative arts from the 17th century onward. A good choice for visitors wanting a quieter cultural stop beyond the medieval citadel.
Small museum inside the Cité presenting a recreated historic classroom and school materials. It is a niche but charming stop for families and visitors interested in everyday local history.
The open space between the inner and outer ramparts, offering a strong sense of the city's defensive design. Walking here is one of the best ways to appreciate the fortress at ground level.
Riverside walking area around the old bridge with some of the finest views back to the medieval walls. Especially popular for sunset photos and social-media-friendly panoramas.
The lower town laid out in a grid, with shops, squares and a more local rhythm than the medieval citadel. It is ideal for seeing everyday Carcassonne beyond the UNESCO headline site.
The city’s signature dish: slow-cooked white beans with duck confit, pork, and sausage, traditionally baked until richly caramelized.
Air-cured mountain ham from the nearby Montagne Noire, prized in the region for its deep flavor and traditional charcuterie methods.
Duck leg slowly cooked in its own fat until tender, a classic dish across southwest France and common on Carcassonne menus.
Established bistro-style restaurant appreciated for hearty local cooking, friendly service, and dependable southwestern French specialties.
Elegant fine-dining restaurant in the Hôtel de la Cité, known for refined regional cuisine and a formal setting within the medieval city.
Well-known restaurant inside the Cité serving polished southwest French classics, especially cassoulet, in a historic stone-vaulted atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than Paris and the Riviera. Lodging varies by season, while casual dining and coffee are reasonably priced.
Service is usually included. Leaving small change or rounding up is appreciated; about 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up taxis; tips are not expected for counter service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Limoux to Cité de Carcassonne by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cité de Carcassonne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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