Lille to Carcassonne by train

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Overview: trains from Lille to Carcassonne

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lille 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 05:40 View journey
Last train 20:13 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 31m View journey
Distance (km) 828
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey €32.12 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 51m
Train operators 12

Travelling from Lille to Carcassonne by train

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

The fastest trains from Lille to Carcassonne take around 6 hours and 31 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 828 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Lille is scheduled to depart at around  05:50. The last departure is usually at around 20:12 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Lille at around 05:40, with the last train leaving at around 20:13. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 34 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 2 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €32.12.

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 Lille to Carcassonne?

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

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

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

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

The Lille to Carcassonne train travel takes about 6 hours and 31 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Lille to Carcassonne train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Carcassonne leaving Lille at around 05:50 and the last train leaving at around 20:12 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Lille at around 05:40, with the final departure at 20:13.

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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.