What is the cheapest way to get from Alès to Castres?

The cheapest way to get from Alès to Castres is to bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 7h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alès to Castres?

The fastest way to get from Alès to Castres is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Alès and Castres?

No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Castres. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at CASTRES - Gare Routière via Gare Triaire, Nimes Parking Du Parnasse, "De Gaulle" and Béziers - Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Alès and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Alès to Castres. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Castres via Nimes and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Alès to Castres?

The distance between Alès and Castres is 275 km. The road distance is 215.4 km.

How do I travel from Alès to Castres without a car?

The best way to get from Alès to Castres without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €26 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Alès to Castres?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Alès to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alès to Castres bus from?

Alès to Castres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Ales station.

Where do I catch the Alès to Castres train from?

Alès to Castres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.

Train or bus from Alès to Castres?

The best way to get from Alès to Castres is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs €17 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Alès to Castres bus arrive?

Alès to Castres bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nimes station.

Where does the Alès to Castres train arrive?

Alès to Castres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Alès to Castres?

Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Castres is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Alès to Castres.

How do I get a train ticket from Alès to Castres?

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Where can I stay near Castres?

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Alès to Castres - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alès to Castres by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to BeziersTer
3. Take the bus from Béziers - Sncf to CASTRES - Gare Routière753
5h 23m
€26–41
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the bus from Nimes Parking Du Parnasse to Beziers De Gaulle Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Béziers - Sncf to CASTRES - Gare Routière753
7h 52m
€17–23
Drive 215.4 km
1. Drive from Alès to Castres215.4 km
3h 34m
€34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Toulouse MatabiauTer
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to CastresTer
6h 25m
€47–101

Alès to Castres by train and bus

1Weekly Services

5h 23mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 274.7 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Alès, France and Castres, Occitanie, France?

You can take a bus from Ales to CASTRES - Gare Routière via Nimes, Gare Triaire, Costieres Parnasse, Nimes Parking Du Parnasse, Beziers De Gaulle Bus Station, "De Gaulle", "Gare SNCF Bas", and Béziers - Sncf in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ales to Castres via Nimes and Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 25m.

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