How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne

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Compare train and bus for Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $85, while a train costs an average of $85.

Distance: 157 miles (253 km)

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$85

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Cheapest

$97

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4h 1m

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3h 31m

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3h 1m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne is a bus with an average price of $62.

This is compared to other travel options from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne:

A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne costing on average $85.

The fastest way to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne is by train with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Cité de Carcassonne take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Cité de Carcassonne including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 3h 31m versus 3h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne

How to get from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 AM6h15
    Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON)
    5:35 PMCarcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 AM6h15
    Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON)
    5:35 PMCarcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9877+SNCF | Intercités4764
    2:52 PM3h39
    Aix-en-Provence TGV
    6:31 PMCarcassonne
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités4758+ZOU!880663
    8:22 AM4h07
    Aix-en-Provence station
    12:29 PMCarcassonne
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6103+SNCF | Intercités4760
    10:44 AM3h46
    Aix-en-Provence TGV
    2:30 PMCarcassonne
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | Intercités4760+ZOU!880125
    9:53 AM4h37
    Aix-en-Provence station
    2:30 PMCarcassonne
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne

Travel to Cité de Carcassonne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Cité de Carcassonne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne is a bus with an average price of $52.

This is compared to other travel options from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne:

A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne costing on average $85.

The fastest way to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne is by train with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Cité de Carcassonne take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

The distance from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne is approximately 157 miles (253 km).
The average frequency per day from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aix-en-Provence and Cité de Carcassonne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Aix-en-Provence TGV and arrive in Carcassonne.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) and arrive in Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Cité de Carcassonne by train.
Omio customers who travel from Aix-en-Provence to Cité de Carcassonne often also extend their vacation to go to Toulouse, Paris, Barcelona, London, Montpellier. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cité de Carcassonne and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Cité de Carcassonne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two days are typically enough to explore Carcassonne, allowing time to visit the medieval citadel, enjoy local cuisine, and see nearby attractions.

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