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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Castres is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 13h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Castres is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Castres. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Castres via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annemasse, Lyon Part Dieu and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Castres?

The distance between Chamonix and Castres is 693 km. The road distance is 607 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Castres without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 25m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 11h 25m to get from Chamonix to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Castres train from?

Chamonix to Castres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to Castres?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Castres is to bus which takes 13h 49m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €300 and takes 13h 11m.

Where does the Chamonix to Castres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chamonix to Castres?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Castres is 607 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Chamonix to Castres.

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

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Where can I stay near Castres?

There are 208+ hotels available in Castres.

Chamonix to Castres - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chamonix to Castres by bus, train, car, plane, 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 Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Bezierstrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Béziers - Sncf to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 753
11h 25m
€88–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 760
13h 49m
€50–95
Drive 607 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Castrescar 607 km
6h 36m
€95–136
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
7h 50m
€64–179
Bus, train via Toulouse
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
5. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
12h 47m
€106–301
Train
1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemassetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
13h 11m
€154–296
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Toulousebus 716 / ...
3. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 760
14h 12m
€56–97
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
7h 10m
€90–251

Chamonix to Castres by bus and train

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11h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 693.4 km
Duration: 11h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to CASTRES - Gare Routière via Annecy - Bus Station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Marengo-SNCF, Argoulets, and TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets in around 13h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Castres via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annemasse, Lyon Part Dieu, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 11m.

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