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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Castres is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Castres is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Castres. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Castres via Narbonne and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Castres?

The distance between Barcelona and Castres is 482 km. The road distance is 344.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Castres without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €55 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Barcelona to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Castres train from?

Barcelona to Castres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train or bus from Barcelona to Castres?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Castres is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Barcelona to Castres train arrive?

Barcelona to Castres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Narbonne station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Castres?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Castres is 345 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Barcelona to Castres.

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

Book your Barcelona to Castres train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Castres?

There are 423+ hotels available in Castres.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Narbonnetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
6h 27m
€59–166
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
7h 27m
€37–81
Drive 344.9 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Castrescar 344.9 km
4h 3m
€55–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Toulousebus FlixBus 1721
2. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 760
9h 14m
€38–57

Barcelona to Castres by train

29Weekly Trains

6h 27mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Barcelona to Castres.

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Distance: 481.9 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Castres via Narbonne and Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to CASTRES - Gare Routière via Toulouse, Aéroport, Jean Jaurès, Jean Jaurès, Argoulets, and TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets in around 9h 14m.

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