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

The cheapest way to get from Castres to Espalion is to bus which costs €17 - €24 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castres to Espalion is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Castres and Espalion?

No, there is no direct bus from Castres to Espalion. However, there are services departing from CASTRES - Gare Routière and arriving at ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via ALBI - Gare Routière, Carmaux and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Castres to Espalion?

The distance between Castres and Espalion is 157 km. The road distance is 140.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Castres to Espalion without a car is to bus and train and line 201 bus which takes 5h 10m and costs €19 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Castres to Espalion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castres to Espalion bus from?

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

Train or bus from Castres to Espalion?

The best way to get from Castres to Espalion is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €24 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Castres to Espalion bus arrive?

Castres to Espalion bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Tarn, arrive at ALBI - Gare Routière station.

Can I drive from Castres to Espalion?

Yes, the driving distance between Castres to Espalion is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Castres to Espalion.

Where can I stay near Espalion?

There are 535+ hotels available in Espalion.

Castres to Espalion - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 201 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Castres to Espalion by 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.

Bus, train, line 201 bus
best
1. Take the bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to ALBI - Gare Routièrebus 703
2. Take the train from Albi Ville to Rodeztrain Ter
3. Take the bus from RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulencbus 201
5h 10m
€19–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to ALBI - Gare Routièrebus 703
2. Take the bus from Carmaux to Rodezbus Autocar
5h 46m
€17–24
Train
1. Take the train from Castres to St Sulpice Tarntrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Sulpice Tarn to Rodeztrain Ter
5h 17m
€32–74
Drive 140.9 km
1. Drive from Castres to Espalioncar 140.9 km
1h 53m
€22–32

Castres to Espalion by bus and train

27Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.6 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Castres to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via St Sulpice Tarn, Rodez, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via ALBI - Gare Routière, CARMAUX - Gare SNCF, Carmaux, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 5h 46m.

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