There are 10 ways to get from Castres to Metz 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- Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
9h 8m€198–363Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to TOULOUSE - Les Argouletsbus 760
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
15h 33m€70–127Drive 829.4 km
- Drive from Castres to Metzcar 829.4 km
9h 54m€133–191Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
- Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane TLS - SXB
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain
5h 57m€72–331Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Metz Villetrain Tgv
12h 29m€255–385Train, bus
- Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Valencebus
- Take the bus from Valence to Metzbus
16h 56m€100–160Fly Castres–Mazamet Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Fly from Castres–Mazamet Airport (DCM) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane DCM - ORY
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain
4h 35m€298–620Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
- Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane TLS - LUX
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus
7h 50mTrain to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane TLS - ORY
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain
6h 49m€120–325Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane TLS - CDG
- Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardennetrain
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Metz Villetrain
7h 19m€166–383
Castres to Metz by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castres to Metz is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Castres to Metz is to fly and train which takes 4h 35m and costs €290 - €650.
No, there is no direct bus from Castres to Metz station. However, there are services departing from CASTRES - Gare Routière and arriving at Metz - Bus Station via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Castres to Metz. However, there are services departing from Castres and arriving at Metz Ville via Toulouse Matabiau, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Castres and Metz is 1197 km. The road distance is 829.4 km.
The best way to get from Castres to Metz without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs €190 - €370.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Castres to Metz, including transfers.
Castres to Metz bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Tarn, depart from CASTRES - Gare Routière station.
Castres to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Castres station.
The best way to get from Castres to Metz is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs €190 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 15h 33m.
What companies run services between Castres, Occitanie, France and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Castres to Metz Ville via Toulouse Matabiau, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, and Paris Est in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to Metz - Bus Station via TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets, Argoulets, Marengo-SNCF, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 33m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Luxembourg via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–360
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–300
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–340
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Strasbourg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–220
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €23–230
- Website
- chalair.eu
Flights from Castres–Mazamet Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €210–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €130–240
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Castres to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €150–240
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €130–190
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 800 31 31 31
- Website
- liO Occitanie - Tarn
Bus from CASTRES - Gare Routière to TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO Occitanie - Tarn
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulouse to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Valence to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
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Booking & Getting There
Castres to Metz bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Tarn, arrive at TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets station.
Castres to Metz train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castres to Metz is 829 km. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Castres to Metz.
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