How much does a bus ticket from Lyon to Carcassonne cost?

The bus ticket price from Lyon to Carcassonne starts at R 436. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Lyon to Carcassonne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Lyon to Carcassonne?

The average travel time between Lyon and Carcassonne is around 10h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h. This is the time it takes to travel the 345 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Lyon and Carcassonne?

The number of buses from Lyon to Carcassonne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Lyon to Carcassonne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Lyon to Carcassonne?

When taking the bus from Lyon to Carcassonne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Carcassonne?

Buses travelling between Lyon and Carcassonne leave from Perrache or Lyon Airport and arrive at Carcassonne, Gare de Carcassone, Arrêt d'Autobus de Carcassone - Boulevard Paul Sabatier.

Bus Lyon to Carcassonne from R 388 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Lyon to Carcassonne on 7 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 50m	21:20	20 boulevard de Varsovie, parking autocars,	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Lyon to Carcassonne on 8 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 50m	21:20	20 boulevard de Varsovie, parking autocars,	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Lyon to Carcassonne on 9 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 50m	21:20	20 boulevard de Varsovie, parking autocars,	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Lyon to Carcassonne on 10 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 50m	21:20	20 boulevard de Varsovie, parking autocars,	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Lyon to Carcassonne on 11 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 50m	21:20	20 boulevard de Varsovie, parking autocars,	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Lyon to Carcassonne on 12 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 50m	21:20	20 boulevard de Varsovie, parking autocars,	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:25 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Lyon to Carcassonne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Carcassonne. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 522, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

4h 40mAverage duration

345 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 436 - R 1 479	Average duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 857 - R 3 494	Average duration3h 51m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 522 - R 2 053	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 207 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 093 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

FR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Carcassonne?

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Carcassonne

A - Carcassonne

B - Gare de Carcassone

C - Arrêt d'Autobus de Carcassone - Boulevard Paul Sabatier

D - Arrêt d'Autobus de Carcassonne - Boulevard Omer Sarraut

E - Carcassonne (Square André Chénier)

F - Carcassonne Aéroport

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lyon to Carcassonne by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Lyon to Carcassonne cost?
The bus ticket price from Lyon to Carcassonne starts at R 436. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Lyon to Carcassonne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Lyon to Carcassonne?
The average travel time between Lyon and Carcassonne is around 10h 50m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h. This is the time it takes to travel the 345 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Lyon and Carcassonne?
The number of buses from Lyon to Carcassonne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 1 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Lyon to Carcassonne by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Lyon to Carcassonne?
When taking the bus from Lyon to Carcassonne, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Carcassonne?
Buses travelling between Lyon and Carcassonne leave from Perrache or Lyon Airport and arrive at Carcassonne, Gare de Carcassone, Arrêt d'Autobus de Carcassone - Boulevard Paul Sabatier.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/11

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05/11

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Today

R 861

07/11

R 882

08/11

R 650

09/11

R 840

10/11

R 565

11/11

R 1 155

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Carcassonne was searched and found on 10 Nov 2025 with a price of R 565

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Carcassonne as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 565 to R 1 155 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Carcassonne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 565, which is on 2025-11-10.

What's the cheapest way to go from Lyon to Carcassonne?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time10h 50m	Avg priceR 593	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 51m	Avg priceR 1 770	Daily departures4
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time4h 40m	Avg priceR 827	Daily departures3

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