What is the travel distance from Nice to Carcassonne?

The distance separating Nice and Carcassonne is 249 miles (401 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Nice to Carcassonne start their journey at Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur and wind up at Carcassonne. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 Spa Carita, Basilica Saint Nazaire, Acrobranche O2 Aventure, Vineyards and Centre Culturel De La Memoire Combattante.

Bus Nice to Carcassonne from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Nice to Carcassonne on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Nice - Airport T1	9h	6:10pm	Carcassonne	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Nice - Airport T1	8h 50m	7:50pm	Carcassonne	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	Nice - Airport T1	12h 20m	9:40am	Carcassonne	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Nice - Airport T1	14h 55m	6:55am	20 boulevard de Varsovie, parking autocars,	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Nice - Airport T1	9h	6:10pm	Carcassonne	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Nice 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 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

249 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $93	Average Duration10h 30m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$82 - $189	Average Duration6h 28m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$50 - $55	Average Duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,318 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

3.5/511,121 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 Nice and Carcassonne?

Stops in Nice

A - Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur

B - Nice Airport

C - Avenue Félix Faure

D - Gare Routière de Nice - Paillon

E - Gare de Nice-Lindbergh

F - Nice (Gare internationale)

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 Nice to Carcassonne by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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11/14

$52

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$38

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$36

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11/20

$30

The cheapest trip from Nice to Carcassonne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $52 for a bus ticket from Nice to Carcassonne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-20.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 30m	Avg Price$48	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time6h 28m	Avg Price$95	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 10m	Avg Price$50	Daily Departures2