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Sunday 28 December
81 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Monday 29
57 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Tuesday 30
57 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Wednesday 31
39 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Thursday 1st January January
43 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Friday 2
51 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Saturday 3
51 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Sunday 4
66 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Monday 5
31 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Tuesday 6
28 € (1) INTERCITES
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INTERCITES
Wednesday 7
30 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Thursday 8
30 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Friday 9
33 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Saturday 10
30 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Sunday 11
36 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Monday 12
30 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Tuesday 13
30 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Wednesday 14
30 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Thursday 15
30 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Friday 16
43 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Saturday 17
37 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Sunday 18
30 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets Lyon Carcassonne

What is the price of a train ticket from Lyon to Carcassonne?

To obtain a ticket at the best price, we advise you to book it several months in advance. If you are flexible with the time and date of your trip, you can get tickets at the lowest possible price. You can set up a low price alert to be notified quickly of the best offers.

How long is a train journey from Lyon to Carcassonne?

The journey Lyon - Carcassonne does not last more than 3h 45m on average.

How long does it take for the fastest train to complete the connection from Lyon to Carcassonne?

The shortest journey between Lyon and Carcassonne is achieved in 3h 20m.

How many Lyon - Carcassonne trains are there per day?

Every day, you have the choice among the 7 trains that make the journey Lyon - Carcassonne.

What time is the first Lyon - Carcassonne train?

Want to arrive early? Take the first Lyon - Carcassonne train at 6h 40m.

What time is the last train to go from Lyon to Carcassonne?

If you prefer to leave later, opt for the last train that leaves Lyon at 18h 10m.

Lyon : from which station will I leave?

This page lists trains that depart from: LYON PART DIEU

Carcassonne : at which station will I arrive?

The trains shown on this page arrive at: CARCASSONNE

What are the railway companies operate the Lyon - Carcassonne trains?

Travel on an INTERCITES, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles during your trip Lyon - Carcassonne.

What services are available on board?

If you choose INTERCITÉS, you can enjoy breakfast with a variety of hot or cold drink options, and a pastry. Since there is no bar car on INTERCITÉS, your breakfast will be served directly at your seat by a host or hostess: no need to move.

If you travel by TGV INOUI, you'll be able to enjoy first class. With its rows of 3 seats instead of 4, it has been designed for your comfort: space for your legs and a wider backrest.

How to buy a cheap Lyon – Carcassonne train ticket?

The price of a Lyon – Carcassonne ticket varies according to many factors: discount cards, SNCF season tickets, the journey dates, the train company...

Lyon – Carcassonne Train Ticket Prices

Our SNCF Connect website offers various passes, discount cards and special rates to help you find cheap train tickets from Lyon to Carcassonne: SNCF cards and passes (Avantage cards, Forfait National pass, Liberté card, MAX pass, TER pass), Prem's tickets, Interrail pass, etc.
Depending on the train company, you can also choose between different classes to travel from Lyon to Carcassonne at the lowest price.

Special Fares for Lyon – Carcassonne

Discover the current SNCF Connect deals and subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date with any new promos. You can also enable app notifications to find out as soon as deals are available on our website.

Last-Minute Lyon – Carcassonne Trains

Depending on the train company, tickets can be booked several months in advance (up to 9 months in advance for OUIGO, for example). If you are not sure about your dates, you can choose to freeze the price you have found for a certain period, depending on your journey and the train company. Even for last-minute tickets from Lyon – Carcassonne, you can find the lowest price by using our train ticket search feature, which lets you see the fares for the next 5 to 7 days at a glance.

Direct Lyon – Carcassonne Trains

Certain routes are served by both direct trains and trains with connections. When booking your ticket to Carcassonne on SNCF Connect, the words "Direct" or "Connection" are displayed under the schedule for each journey. At this stage, you can also compare prices between direct trains and trips with connections.

Companies serving Lyon - Carcassonne

If you're travelling from Lyon to Carcassonne, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Intercités

INTERCITÉS will allow you to discover numerous destinations in France. Travel from Lyon to Carcassonne with INTERCITÉS: choose your seat if you're travelling 1st Class and enjoy an even more comfy journey. Easy and quick: access your e-ticket via the SNCF Connect app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Lyon - Carcassonne

To travel from Lyon to Carcassonne, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Intercités

Travel from Lyon to Carcassonne on an INTERCITÉS train, the classic long-distance trains, and choose from one of two classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy seats
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wider, more comfy, reclining seats with extra legroom 
    Individual power socket
  • Space to store your luggage

All on-board services provided by companies operating Lyon - Carcassonne

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lyon to Carcassonne route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Intercités

  • Travel connected

    You can now connect easily and free to the Internet on board of your INTERCITÉS train on the line Paris - Clermont-Ferrand and Paris - Limoges - Toulouse.

  • For gourmands

    Order our catering offer with local, high quelity products online, they will be served at your seat on board.

  • For families

    Find squares with 6 places, a nursery area and play areas for children!

  • In case of delays

    With Garantie G30, I have a guarantee in case of a 30 minutes delay, no matter the reason.

    Order
  • Private space for the night

    Privatize your own 1st class compartment (4 berths) or 2nd class (6 berths).

  • Night space for woman

    You can reserve your place for free in the compartment reserved for women during your overnight train trips by ticking "Space ladies only" when booking online.

  • Room for your suitcases,

    In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.

  • Showers at the station

    Need to freshen up? If you're traveling in First Class on a night train, you can enjoy shower facilities upon arrival at Paris-Austerlitz and Toulouse-Matabiau stations!

Train timetables Lyon-Carcassonne Sunday 28 December 2025
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 40m 10h 07m 3h 27m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6821
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • Beziers
  • Narbonne
  • Carcassonne
10h 11m 13h 31m 3h 20m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6823
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • Beziers
  • Narbonne
  • Carcassonne
11h 05m 14h 30m 3h 25m TGV INOUI, INTERCITES
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12181 - TGV INOUI 5521
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • 15 min
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    INTERCITES 4760
  • Sete
  • Narbonne
  • Carcassonne
12h 10m 16h 31m 4h 21m TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles, INTERCITES
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9812
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • 1h03
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    INTERCITES 4762
  • Beziers
  • Narbonne
  • Carcassonne
14h 10m 18h 31m 4h 21m TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles, INTERCITES
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9826
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Montpellier Sud De France
  • 1h15
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    INTERCITES 4764
  • Beziers
  • Narbonne
  • Carcassonne
16h 39m 20h 30m 3h 51m TGV INOUI, INTERCITES
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5336
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • 30 min
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
    INTERCITES 4766
  • Beziers
  • Narbonne
  • Carcassonne
18h 10m 21h 34m 3h 24m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6825
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • Montpellier Saint-Roch
  • Sete
  • Beziers
  • Narbonne
  • Carcassonne