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

The cheapest way to get from Castres to Lyon is to bus which costs €20 - €65 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Castres to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €60 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Castres and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Castres to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Castres and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Castres to Lyon?

The distance between Castres and Lyon is 640 km. The road distance is 412.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Castres to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Castres to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castres to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Castres to Lyon?

The best way to get from Castres to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €65 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Castres to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Castres to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Castres to Lyon is 412 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Castres to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3416+ hotels available in Lyon.

Castres to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Castres to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Castres to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 19m
€49–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to TOULOUSE - Les Argouletsbus 760
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Montpellierbus 718
3. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
9h 47m
€20–63
Drive 412.4 km
1. Drive from Castres to Lyoncar 412.4 km
5h 47m
€63–90
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
4h 24m
€62–154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to TOULOUSE - Les Argouletsbus 760
2. Take the bus from Toulouse Central Bus Station to Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de Francebus
3. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Perrachetrain Ter
10h 4m
€37–47

Castres to Lyon by train

21Weekly Trains

6h 19mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 639.5 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Castres to Lyon Part Dieu via Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets, Argoulets, Marengo-SNCF, Toulouse, and Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station in around 9h 47m.

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