The cheapest and fastest trains from Cité de Carcassonne to Albi
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cité de Carcassonne to Albi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cité de Carcassonne to Albi will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 4 trains that leave Cité de Carcassonne for Albi on Thu, Nov 27, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest trains will take 2 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Cité de Carcassonne to Albi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cité de Carcassonne to Albi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €15.
Distance: 81 km
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price |
2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cité de Carcassonne to Albi train times
The table below shows live departures for Cité de Carcassonne to Albi trains for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:09 AM Cité de Carcassonne | 2h07 | 10:16 AM Albi | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Cité de Carcassonne | 2h06 | 10:16 AM Albi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cité de Carcassonne to Albi
Trains from Cité de Carcassonne to Albi run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 05:37 |
Last train 22:33 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, SNCF, TGV INOUI from Cité de Carcassonne to Albi trainsSNCF TER, SNCF, TGV INOUI trains will get you between Cité de Carcassonne and Albi from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Cité de Carcassonne to Albi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cité de Carcassonne to Albi by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Albi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Cité de Carcassonne, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Carcassonne and Carcassonne. When arriving in Albi, you can end your journey in train stations like Gare d'Albi-Ville, Gare d'Albi-Madeleine and Albi.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Carcassonne, which is located around 0.3 miles (505 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Gare d'Albi-Ville, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cité de Carcassonne to Albi
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Avenue du Maréchal Joffre.
- Restaurant Le Bistro
- La Table de Norbert
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel de la Bastide
- Hotel Astoria
- Hotel Central
- Located in the main hall
- 70 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for regional trains
- Hall 3: platform for long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Le Lautrec
- L'Esprit du Vin
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Les Pasteliers
- Hôtel Alchimy
- Hôtel Mercure Albi Bastides
- Located in the main hall
- 20 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains to Toulouse and Rodez
- Bus: Several lines available
- Regional trains to Toulouse and Rodez
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Place Stalingrad.
- Le Lautrec
- L'Esprit du Vin
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Les Pasteliers
- Hotel Alchimy
- Hotel Chiffre
- Located in the main hall
- 20 places, partially covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Regional trains: Toulouse–Rodez line
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