The average train between Madrid and Castres takes 17h 27m and the fastest train takes 10h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Castres. The earliest departure is at 11:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Castres at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 17h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Madrid 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 Madrid to Castres. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Castres station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 27m.
Madrid to Castres train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Castres train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Castres station.
Book your Madrid to Castres train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Castres is 605.4 km. The road distance is 1,087 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Castres via Barcelona-Sants, Narbonne, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 9h 52m.