The average train between La Rochelle and Castres takes 9h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from La Rochelle to Castres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between La Rochelle and Castres. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from La Rochelle is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Castres at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from La Rochelle to Castres? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Castres. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville station and arriving at Castres station via Bordeaux St Jean station and Toulouse Matabiau station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
La Rochelle to Castres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Castres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Castres station.
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The distance between La Rochelle and Castres is 390.3 km. The road distance is 470 km.
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Castres via Bordeaux St Jean and Toulouse Matabiau in around 7h 14m.