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

The cheapest way to get from Castres to Alès is to bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 8h 10m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Castres and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Castres to Alès. However, there are services departing from CASTRES - Gare Routière and arriving at Ales via "Gare SNCF Bas", Beziers De Gaulle Bus Station, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Castres and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Castres to Alès. However, there are services departing from Castres and arriving at Ales via Toulouse Matabiau and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Castres to Alès?

The distance between Castres and Alès is 295 km. The road distance is 215.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Castres to Alès without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 19m and costs €26 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Castres to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castres to Alès bus from?

Castres to Alès bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Tarn, depart from CASTRES - Gare Routière station.

Where do I catch the Castres to Alès train from?

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

Train or bus from Castres to Alès?

The best way to get from Castres to Alès is to bus which takes 8h 10m and costs €17 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Castres to Alès bus arrive?

Castres to Alès bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Tarn, arrive at Béziers - Sncf station.

Where does the Castres to Alès train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castres to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Castres to Alès is 216 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Castres to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Castres to Alès by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to Béziers - Sncf753
2. Take the train from Beziers to NimesTer
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
5h 19m
€26–42
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to Béziers - Sncf753
2. Take the bus from Beziers De Gaulle Bus Station to Nimes Parking Du Parnasse
3. Take the bus from Nimes to Ales
8h 10m
€17–24
Drive 215.8 km
1. Drive from Castres to Alès215.8 km
3h 34m
€34–48
Train
1. Take the train from Castres to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to NimesTer
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
6h 18m
€48–103

Castres to Alès by bus and train

1Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 294.9 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to Ales via Béziers - Sncf, "Gare SNCF Bas", "De Gaulle", Beziers De Gaulle Bus Station, Nimes Parking Du Parnasse, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castres to Ales via Toulouse Matabiau and Nimes in around 6h 18m.

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