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

The cheapest way to get from Elne to Castres is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elne to Castres is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Elne and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Elne to Castres. However, there are services departing from Elne and arriving at Castres via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Elne to Castres?

The distance between Elne and Castres is 313 km. The road distance is 172.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Elne to Castres without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Elne to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elne to Castres train from?

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

Train or bus from Elne to Castres?

The best way to get from Elne to Castres is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Elne to Castres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elne to Castres?

Yes, the driving distance between Elne to Castres is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Elne to Castres.

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

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Where can I stay near Castres?

There are 442+ hotels available in Castres.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Elne to Castres by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Elne to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
5h 6m
€52–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perpignan to Toulousebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
2. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 760
6h 22m
€20–31
Drive 172.4 km
1. Drive from Elne to Castrescar 172.4 km
2h 22m
€27–39
Train via Narbonne
1. Take the train from Elne to Narbonnetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
5h 21m
€52–112
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
6h 42m
€32–62

Elne to Castres by train

12Weekly Trains

5h 6mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 312.8 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Elne to Castres via Toulouse Matabiau in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ELNE - Route de Perpignan to CASTRES - Gare Routière via Perpignan, Toulouse, Marengo-SNCF, Argoulets, and TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets in around 6h 22m.

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