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

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Castres is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 16h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Castres is to fly and train which takes 6h 26m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Alicante and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Castres. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Castres via Barcelona-Sants, Narbonne and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

How far is it from Alicante to Castres?

The distance between Alicante and Castres is 725 km. The road distance is 808.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Alicante to Castres without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 51m and costs €110 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Alicante to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Castres train from?

Alicante to Castres train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train or bus from Alicante to Castres?

The best way to get from Alicante to Castres is to bus which takes 16h 27m and costs €60 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 12h 54m.

Where does the Alicante to Castres train arrive?

Alicante to Castres train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Alicante to Castres?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Castres is 808 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Alicante to Castres.

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

Book your Alicante to Castres train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Castres?

There are 336+ hotels available in Castres.

Alicante to Castres - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Alicante to Castres by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

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

Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane ALC - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
6h 26m
€67–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Narbonne - Croix Sudbus
2. Take the bus from Narbonne to Toulousebus 718 / ...
3. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 760
16h 27m
€64–115
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bezierstrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Béziers - Sncf to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 753
11h 51m
€113–187
Drive 808.4 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Castrescar 808.4 km
9h 28m
€129–187
Train to Valencia Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane VLC - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
8h 21m
€93–281
Train
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
12h 54m
€121–270
Bus via Valencia
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Valencia - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Valencia to Toulousebus
3. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 760
16h 42m
€66–116

Alicante to Castres by train and bus

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11h 51mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 724.6 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Castres, Occitanie, France?

You can take a bus from Alicante to CASTRES - Gare Routière via Narbonne, Toulouse, Marengo-SNCF, Argoulets, and TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets in around 16h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Castres via Barcelona-Sants, Narbonne, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 12h 54m.

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