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Compare train and bus for Cité de Carcassonne to Paris
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $260.
Distance: 389 miles (627 km)
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$74 Average price Cheapest | $152 Average price | $260 Average price | $213 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 31m Average total duration 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris
Compare the available ways to get from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris:
A bus is $78 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris costing on average $152 (€127).
A bus is $186 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris costing on average $260 (€217).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 11h 31m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€62) compared to roughly $213 (€178) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $139 (€116). The journey takes 11h 1m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Cité de Carcassonne to Paris
How to get from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal9:30 PM9h45Carcassonne, Place Davilla7:15 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal9:30 PM9h45Carcassonne, Place Davilla7:15 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
876207+97065:52 PM5h26Carcassonne11:18 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1861One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 6873 · 66324:26 PM5h34Carcassonne10:00 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1271One-way1 transfer
- 876258+85163:43 PM6h13Carcassonne9:56 PMParis Gare Montparnasse$1351One-way1 transfer
- 876257 · 876420+62062:14 PM6h04Carcassonne8:18 PMParis Gare de Lyon$1461One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM13h25Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie7:05 AMParis, Porte Maillot$801One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 AM16h35Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie8:05 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$801One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM15h30Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie9:10 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$811One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris:
A bus is $78 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris costing on average $152 (€127).
A bus is $186 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cité de Carcassonne to Paris costing on average $260 (€217).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 7m.
Bus takes on average 11h 31m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cité de Carcassonne and Paris as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Toulouse Blagnac Airport and arrive in Paris Orly Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Carcassonne and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
- Buses mostly depart from Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Paris by train.
- Travel with Transavia France, easyJet to go to Paris by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus.
- 12 direct flights per day with Transavia France, easyJet.
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