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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Castres is to bus via Béziers which costs €60 - €100 and takes 15h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Castres is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Castres. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Castres via Mulhouse Ville, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Castres?

The distance between Basel and Castres is 969 km. The road distance is 771 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Castres without a car is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs €110 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Basel to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Castres train from?

Basel to Castres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train or bus from Basel to Castres?

The best way to get from Basel to Castres is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs €110 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Béziers, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 15h 34m.

Where does the Basel to Castres train arrive?

Basel to Castres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Can I drive from Basel to Castres?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Castres is 771 km. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Basel to Castres.

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

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Where can I stay near Castres?

There are 407+ hotels available in Castres.

Basel to Castres - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Castres by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, 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 to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
6h 46m
€104–226
Bus via Béziers
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Narbonnebus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Béziers - Sncf to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 753
15h 34m
€65–98
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
11h 48m
€115–308
Drive 771 km
1. Drive from Basel to Castrescar 771 km
9h 44m
€134–193
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
6h 24m
€65–247
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
9h 40m
€114–311
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
13h 54m
€131–283
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 760
18h 32m
€65–195

Basel to Castres by train

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11h 48mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 969.3 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Castres, Occitanie, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Castres via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to CASTRES - Gare Routière via Narbonne, Narbonne, Beziers, and Béziers - Sncf in around 15h 34m.

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