There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Castres by plane, train, train (TGV, Renfe), 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.
Fly from Geneva International Airport, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
3h 28m€69–261Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 760
13h 28m€51–81Train via Montpellier
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
8h 32m€120–240Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva to Toulousebus FlixBus N1156
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
13h 21m€75–115Drive 578 km
- Drive from Geneva to Castrescar 578 km
6h 21m€104–150Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
6h 44m€97–304Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
8h 38m€145–230
Geneva to Castres by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Castres is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 13h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Castres is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs €65 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Castres. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at CASTRES - Gare Routière via TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Castres. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Castres via Lyon Part Dieu, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Geneva and Castres is 568 km. The road distance is 578 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Castres without a car is to train via Montpellier which takes 8h 32m and costs €120 - €240.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Geneva to Castres, including transfers.
Geneva to Castres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Castres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Castres is to train via Montpellier which takes 8h 32m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 13h 28m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Castres, Occitanie, France?
You can take a train from Geneve to Castres via Lyon Part Dieu, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to CASTRES - Gare Routière via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Marengo-SNCF, Argoulets, and TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets in around 13h 28m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–170
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 Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Castres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Geneva to Castres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Castres is 578 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Geneva to Castres.
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