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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Castres is to bus and train which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Castres is to fly and train which takes 5h 19m and costs €60 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Castres?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Castres. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at CASTRES - Gare Routière via Montpellier Colonel Andre Pavelet dit Villars and Béziers - Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Castres. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Castres via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Lyon to Castres?

The distance between Lyon and Castres is 646 km. The road distance is 413.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Castres without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €50 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Lyon to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Castres bus from?

Lyon to Castres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Castres train from?

Lyon to Castres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Castres?

The best way to get from Lyon to Castres is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Lyon to Castres bus arrive?

Lyon to Castres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Castres train arrive?

Lyon to Castres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Castres?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Castres is 414 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Lyon to Castres.

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

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Where can I stay near Castres?

There are 403+ hotels available in Castres.

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

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

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 Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
6h 24m
€54–136
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Toulouse Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3412
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
9h 12m
€36–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier Colonel Andre Pavelet dit Villars to Beziers Boulevard de Verdunbus
3. Take the bus from Béziers - Sncf to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 753
8h 33m
Drive 413.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Castrescar 413.8 km
5h 39m
€63–91
Fly, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
5h 19m
€62–158

Lyon to Castres by train

21Weekly Trains

6h 24mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 646 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Castres via Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to CASTRES - Gare Routière via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Montpellier Colonel Andre Pavelet dit Villars, Beziers Boulevard de Verdun, and Béziers - Sncf in around 8h 33m.

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