The average train between Nice and Castres takes 11h 15m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 Nice and Castres. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Castres at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Marseille St Charles and take an average of 11h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nice 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 Nice to Castres. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Castres station via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
Nice to Castres train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nice Ville station.
Nice to Castres train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Castres station.
Book your Nice to Castres train tickets online with Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nice and Castres is 404.4 km. The road distance is 731 km.
You can take a train from Nice Ville to Castres via Marseille St Charles and Toulouse Matabiau in around 9h 6m.