How to get from Lyon to Cité de Carcassonne by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Cité de Carcassonne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 213 miles (344 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $22 - $39 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $22 (€20) • 8 h 5 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $39 (€35) • 3 h 47 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or SNCF | TGV INOUI |
Take a bus or train to travel 213 miles (344 km) to Cité de Carcassonne from Lyon. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 3 h 47 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $22 (€20). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or SNCF | TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Lyon to Cité de Carcassonne.
You can travel by bus for as low as $21 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
There are 2 travel options from Lyon to Cité de Carcassonne: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Cité de Carcassonne from Lyon is a bus with an average price of $22 (€20).
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Cité de Carcassonne:
Taking a bus costs $17 (€15) less than taking a train, which costs on average $39 (€35) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Lyon to Cité de Carcassonne is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 47 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cité de Carcassonne that take longer:
Bus takes 8 h 5 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 213 miles (344 km) between Lyon and Cité de Carcassonne.
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Cité de Carcassonne is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Lyon to Cité de Carcassonne as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lyon to Cité de Carcassonne:
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