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

The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to Castres is to drive which costs €9 - €14 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to Castres is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €9 - €14.

Is there a direct train between Carcassonne and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to Castres. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Castres via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Carcassonne to Castres?

The distance between Carcassonne and Castres is 176 km. The road distance is 63.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Carcassonne to Castres without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €29 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Carcassonne to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carcassonne to Castres train from?

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

Train or bus from Carcassonne to Castres?

The best way to get from Carcassonne to Castres is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €29 - €90. Alternatively, you can line 414 bus and line 761 bus, which costs €10 - €18 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Carcassonne to Castres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carcassonne to Castres?

Yes, the driving distance between Carcassonne to Castres is 63 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Carcassonne to Castres.

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

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Where can I stay near Castres?

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Carcassonne to Castres - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 414 bus

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

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 Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
3h 11m
€29–88
Line 414 bus, line 761 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CASTELNAUDARY - Gare SNCF to REVEL - Claude Nougarobus 414
2. Take the bus from REVEL - Claude Nougaro to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 761 / ...
3h 22m
€10–18
Drive 63.3 km
1. Drive from Carcassonne to Castrescar 63.3 km
1h 2m
€10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carcassonne to Castrestaxi 63.3 km
1h 2m
€120–160

Carcassonne to Castres by train

72Weekly Trains

3h 11mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carcassonne to Castres.

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Distance: 176.3 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Carcassonne to Castres via Toulouse Matabiau in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carcassonne to CASTRES - Gare Routière via Castelnaudary, CASTELNAUDARY - Gare SNCF, and REVEL - Claude Nougaro in around 3h 22m.

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