Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $109.
Distance: 366 miles (590 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid costing on average $109 (€89).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid
How to get from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3134 · 31869:30 PM12h25Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie9:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$871One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
3134 · 31869:30 PM12h25Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie9:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$871One-way1 transfer
Fastest
6873+
03310 · 097424:29 PM7h15Carcassonne11:44 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$2141One-way2 transfers
Other options
6871+
09730 · 031708:24 AM12h03Carcassonne8:27 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1961One-way2 transfers
6871+
09730 · 031808:24 AM13h03Carcassonne9:27 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1961One-way2 transfers
4655+
09730 · 031709:29 AM10h58Carcassonne8:27 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$2051One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM20h40Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie8:10 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$931One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 PM19h00Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie2:55 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$1041One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 PM12h45Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1061One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
Jun 28
Jun 29
Jun 30
Jul 01
Jul 02
Jul 03
Jul 04
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid
Travel to Madrid 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 Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid.

This is compared to other travel options from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid costing on average $109 (€89).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cité de Carcassonne and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Narbonne station and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF OUIGO, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Madrid by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Madrid by bus.
Travelling from Cité de Carcassonne to Madrid: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

