How to travel from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne

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Compare bus and train for Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. 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 bus costs an average of €36, while a train costs an average of €47.

Distance: 152 miles (246 km)

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€47

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€36

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€76

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3h 48m

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3h 18m

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6h 52m

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6h 22m

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3h 12m

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The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne is a bus with an average price of €26.

This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne:

A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne costing on average €36.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne is by train with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Cité de Carcassonne take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Marseille and Cité de Carcassonne including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Marseille 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 €36 compared to roughly €76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €40. The journey takes 3h 41m versus 3h 12m 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 Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne

How to get from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne by train, bus or flight.

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 PM5h25
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    5:35 PMCarcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 PM5h25
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    5:35 PMCarcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | Intercités4758
    9:24 AM3h05
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    12:29 PMCarcassonne
    421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités4760
    11:22 AM3h08
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    2:30 PMCarcassonne
    511One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | Intercités4762
    1:24 PM3h07
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    4:31 PMCarcassonne
    551One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | Intercités4764
    3:24 PM3h07
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    6:31 PMCarcassonne
    551One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 PM4h50
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    7:50 PMCarcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus58074 · 3133
    7:05 AM23h45
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    6:50 AMCarcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie
    1501One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Marseille 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 Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Marseille and Cité de Carcassonne including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne is a bus with an average price of €26.

This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne:

A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne costing on average €36.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne is by train with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Cité de Carcassonne take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 52m.

The distance from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne is approximately 152 miles (246 km).
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Carcassonne.
  • Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Cité de Carcassonne by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe Viajeros, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Cité de Carcassonne by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Marseille to Cité de Carcassonne with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Omio customers who travel from Marseille 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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