The average train between Madrid and Castres takes 15h 30m 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 3 times a day 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 15h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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 15h 30m.
Madrid to Castres train services, operated by Ouigo, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Castres train services, operated by Ouigo, arrive at Castres station.
Book your Madrid to Castres train tickets online with Ouigo, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Castres is 605.4 km. The road distance is 1,106 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Castres via Barcelona-Sants, Narbonne, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 10h 15m.