How to travel from Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne

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Compare bus and train for Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $22.

Distance: 81 miles (131 km)

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$22

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$12

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$52

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2h 3m

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1h 33m

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3h 12m

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2h 42m

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1h 50m

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SNCF | Intercités

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The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne costing on average $33 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Cité de Carcassonne take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Montpellier 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 Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 20m faster (1h 30m by train vs 1h 50m by car) and roughly $20 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($33 (€27) vs $52 (€43)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:30 PM2h05
    Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France
    5:35 PMCarcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:30 PM2h05
    Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France
    5:35 PMCarcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | Intercités4760
    1:07 PM1h23
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    2:30 PMCarcassonne
    $381One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités4756
    9:06 AM1h24
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    10:30 AMCarcassonne
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6821
    8:40 AM1h27
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    10:07 AMCarcassonne
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | Intercités4758
    11:05 AM1h24
    Montpellier-Saint-Roch
    12:29 PMCarcassonne
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 PM1h55
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    7:50 PMCarcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus93129 · 3134
    2:25 PM6h55
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    9:20 PMCarcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Montpellier 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 Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Montpellier and Cité de Carcassonne including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne costing on average $22 (€18).

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Cité de Carcassonne take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 12m.

The distance from Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne is approximately 81 miles (131 km).
The average frequency per day from Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier 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 Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Carcassonne.
  • Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Cité de Carcassonne by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU!, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Cité de Carcassonne by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 7 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
Omio customers who travel from Montpellier to Cité de Carcassonne often also extend their vacation to go to Toulouse, Paris, Barcelona, London, Perpignan. 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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