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

The cheapest way to get from Mende to Castres is to bus which costs €6 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mende to Castres is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Mende and Castres?

No, there is no direct bus from Mende to Castres. However, there are services departing from MENDE - Aigues-passes - La Caille and arriving at CASTRES - Gare Routière via MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF and ALBI - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Mende and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Mende to Castres. However, there are services departing from Mende and arriving at Castres via Nimes and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Mende to Castres?

The distance between Mende and Castres is 248 km. The road distance is 196.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mende to Castres without a car is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs €6.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Mende to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mende to Castres bus from?

Mende to Castres bus services, operated by liO Car Lozère (Région Occitanie), depart from MENDE - Aigues-passes - La Caille station.

Where do I catch the Mende to Castres train from?

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

Train or bus from Mende to Castres?

The best way to get from Mende to Castres is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs €6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €200 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Mende to Castres bus arrive?

Mende to Castres bus services, operated by liO Car Lozère (Région Occitanie), arrive at MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF station.

Where does the Mende to Castres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mende to Castres?

Yes, the driving distance between Mende to Castres is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Mende to Castres.

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

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Where can I stay near Castres?

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Mende to Castres - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Mende to Castres by bus, train (TGV), car, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from MENDE - Aigues-passes - La Caille to MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCFbus 280
2. Take the bus from MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF to ALBI - Gare Routièrebus 720
3. Take the bus from ALBI - Gare Routière to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 703
6h 3m
€6
Train
1. Take the train from Mende to Nimestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nimes to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
9h 13m
€86–197
Drive 196.4 km
1. Drive from Mende to Castrescar 196.4 km
2h 51m
€31–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from MENDE - Aigues-passes - La Caille to SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCFbus 280
2. Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routièrebus 214
3. Take the train from Rodez to Albi Villetrain Ter
6h 32m
€22–48

Mende to Castres by bus

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6h 3mAverage Duration

€6Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mende to Castres.

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Distance: 248.3 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a bus from MENDE - Aigues-passes - La Caille to CASTRES - Gare Routière via MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF and ALBI - Gare Routière in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mende to Castres via Nimes and Toulouse Matabiau in around 9h 13m.

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