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

The cheapest way to get from Portbou to Castres is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portbou to Castres is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Portbou and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Castres. However, there are services departing from Cerbere and arriving at Castres via Narbonne and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Portbou to Castres?

The distance between Portbou and Castres is 341 km. The road distance is 211.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Portbou to Castres without a car is to train via Narbonne which takes 5h 37m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Portbou to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Castres train from?

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

Train or bus from Portbou to Castres?

The best way to get from Portbou to Castres is to train via Narbonne which takes 5h 37m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h.

Where does the Portbou to Castres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portbou to Castres?

Yes, the driving distance between Portbou to Castres is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Portbou to Castres.

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

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Where can I stay near Castres?

There are 406+ hotels available in Castres.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Portbou to Castres by train (TGV), bus, 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.

Train via Narbonne
best
1. Take the train from Cerbere to Narbonnetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Narbonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
5h 37m
€47–108
Drive 211.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Portbou to Castrescar 211.6 km
2h 58m
€33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assisclebus 540
2. Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 760
8h
Train
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
5h 48m
€57–128
Train #2
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Castelnaudarytrain Ter
5h 59m
€38–78

Portbou to Castres by train

57Weekly Trains

5h 37mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 340.5 km
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Portbou, Spain and Castres, Occitanie, France?

You can take a train from Cerbere to Castres via Narbonne and Toulouse Matabiau in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CERBÈRE - Centre-Ville to CASTRES - Gare Routière via PERPIGNAN - Gare Routière Bd St Assiscle, Perpignan - Bus Station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Marengo-SNCF, Argoulets, and TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets in around 8h.

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