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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Castres is to train and bus which costs €10 - €21 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Castres is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Castres?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Castres. However, there are services departing from Montpellier - Mosson Tw1 Tw3 and arriving at CASTRES - Gare Routière via SAINT-PONS-DE-THOMIÈRES - Foirail. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Castres. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Castres via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Castres?

The distance between Montpellier and Castres is 177 km. The road distance is 161.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Castres without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €10 - €21.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Montpellier to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Castres bus from?

Montpellier to Castres bus services, operated by Hérault - liO Occitanie, depart from Montpellier - Mosson Tw1 Tw3 station.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Castres train from?

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

Train or bus from Montpellier to Castres?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Castres is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €30 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Montpellier to Castres bus arrive?

Montpellier to Castres bus services, operated by Hérault - liO Occitanie, arrive at SAINT-PONS-DE-THOMIERES - Foirail station.

Where does the Montpellier to Castres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Montpellier to Castres?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Castres is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Montpellier to Castres.

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

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to BeziersTer / ...
2. Take the bus from Béziers - Sncf to CASTRES - Gare Routière753
3h 45m
€10–21
Train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse MatabiauIntercités / ...
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to CastresTer
4h 20m
€34–81
Drive 161.1 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Castres161.1 km
2h 31m
€25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Mosson Tw1 Tw3 to SAINT-PONS-DE-THOMIERES - Foirail685
2. Take the bus from SAINT-PONS-DE-THOMIÈRES - Foirail to CASTRES - Gare Routière762 / ...
4h 38m

Montpellier to Castres by train and bus

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.7 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Castres via Toulouse Matabiau in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Mosson Tw1 Tw3 to CASTRES - Gare Routière via SAINT-PONS-DE-THOMIÈRES - Foirail in around 4h 38m.

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