Avignon to Carcassonne by train

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Overview: trains from Avignon to Carcassonne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Avignon to Carcassonne, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:10 View journey
Last train 19:14 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 45m View journey
Distance (km) 211
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey AU$44.53 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 55m
Train operators 15

Travelling from Avignon to Carcassonne by train

Want to know how to get from Avignon to Carcassonne by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Avignon to Carcassonne take around 2 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 211 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Avignon is scheduled to depart at around  06:10. The last departure is usually at around 19:14 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Avignon at around 06:12, with the last train leaving at around 19:10. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 40 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 6 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$44.53.

We think any time is a great time to visit Carcassonne, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Carcassonne.

Is there a direct train from Avignon to Carcassonne?

The journey between Avignon and Carcassonne usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Avignon to Carcassonne every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Avignon to Carcassonne?

The Avignon to Carcassonne train travel takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Avignon to Carcassonne train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Carcassonne leaving Avignon at around 06:10 and the last train leaving at around 19:14 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Avignon at around 06:12, with the final departure at 19:10.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.