Getting from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Carcassonne is a common route, covering about 100 km. Since the airport does not have a direct train station, you will first need to get to the city center (Toulouse Matabiau) unless you are taking a car service.
Train (The Most Popular Option)
To take the train, you first take the Navette Aéroport (Airport Shuttle) or the Tram (Line T1) followed by a Metro connection to Toulouse Matabiau station.
- Shuttle to Station: Departs every 20 minutes, takes ~25 minutes, and costs €9.
- Train Journey: Usually takes 45–60 minutes.
- Latest Train Times (Typical Weekday/Weekend):
- Morning: Frequent services starting around 06:05.
- Evening: Last direct trains typically depart between 20:45 and 21:15.
- Cost: Between €10 and €22 depending on how far in advance you book.
The normal latest train leaving Toulouse Matabiau for Carcassonne on a typical weekday (including today, Friday, December 19) is the 20:44 Intercités.
You can book your tickets on the official SNCF website or by downloading their app https://www.sncf-connect.com/
What happens if your flight arrives in late and there are no more trains?
You have two options – stay overnight and travel in the morning OR
Last Train in the evening Details:
- Departure: 20:44 (Toulouse Matabiau)
- Arrival: 21:27 (Carcassonne)
- Duration: approx 45 minutes
- Service: Intercités (Direct)
There is also a slightly earlier regional TER train that departs at 20:17 and arrives in Carcassonne at 21:28, though this service takes longer (1h 11m) as it makes more local stops.
Note: Schedules can occasionally change due to track maintenance or seasonal adjustments, so it is always recommended to check the live SNCF Connect app or website before heading to the station.
Private Hire & Taxis (Door-to-Door)
This is the fastest option (approx. 1 hour) but the most expensive.
- Taxi: A standard taxi from the airport rank to Carcassonne typically costs between €160 and €200. Prices are higher at night (after 19:00) and on Sundays.
- Uber: Estimates usually range from €115 to €140 for a standard UberX, depending on demand. It is often cheaper than a metered taxi but subject to driver availability for long-distance trips.
Ridesharing & Bus (The Budget Options)
- BlaBlaCar (Rideshare): This is very common in France. You can often find a seat in a private car for €7 – €12.
Link to the official site https://www.blablacar.fr/carpool- Tip: Drivers often depart from the airport or the “Borderouge” metro station. Check the app 1–2 days before your flight.
- BlaBlaCar Bus / FlixBus: These depart from the Toulouse Gare Routière (next to the train station).
You can check the times here on their officail site or book in person on arrival
Flix Bus https://www.flixbus.fr/voyages-car/toulouse-carcassonne
Bla Bla Bus https://www.blablacar.fr/bus/routes/toulouse-2/carcassonne-2
- Cost: As low as €5 – €10.
- Time: Around 1h 30m. Note that there are fewer bus departures than train departures.
At the time of writing this article the BlaBla Bus does this route from Carcassonne to Toulouse at 21:30 in the evening and Toulouse to Carcassonne very early morning approx 05:20
