What is the distance between Lyon and Carcassonne?

The distance between the two cities is 214 miles (345 km).

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

If you're headed to Carcassonne from Lyon, chances are that your bus will depart from Perrache and arrive at Carcassonne. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Carcassonne?

Once in Carcassonne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mayronnes Sculpture Trail, Château Comtal, Canal du Midi, La Maison Hantee and Acrobranche O2 Aventure.

Bus Lyon to Carcassonne from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Carcassonne on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 50m	9:20pm	20 boulevard de Varsovie, parking autocars,	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lyon to Carcassonne on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 50m	9:20pm	20 boulevard de Varsovie, parking autocars,	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lyon to Carcassonne on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	10h 50m	9:20pm	20 boulevard de Varsovie, parking autocars,	CheapestFastest

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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:35 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Lyon to Carcassonne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Carcassonne. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

214 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $84	Average Duration10h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $197	Average Duration3h 51m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $116	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,118 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 traveling from Lyon to Carcassonne by bus

What is the distance between Lyon and Carcassonne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Carcassonne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Carcassonne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

No data

11/14

$37

Today

$31

11/16

$33

11/17

$26

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11/20

$25

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Carcassonne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $25

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 $25 to $37 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 $25 which is on 2025-11-20.

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 Price$34	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 51m	Avg Price$100	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h 40m	Avg Price$47	Daily Departures3