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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Castres is to bus which costs €65 - €160 and takes 18h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Castres is to train and fly which takes 7h 30m and costs €70 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Castres. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Castres via Mulhouse Ville, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

How far is it from Zurich to Castres?

The distance between Zurich and Castres is 1164 km. The road distance is 849.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Castres without a car is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs €150 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 12h 48m to get from Zurich to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Castres train from?

Zurich to Castres train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Castres?

The best way to get from Zurich to Castres is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs €150 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 18h 12m.

Where does the Zurich to Castres train arrive?

Zurich to Castres train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Castres?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Castres is 850 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Zurich to Castres.

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

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Where can I stay near Castres?

There are 402+ hotels available in Castres.

Zurich to Castres - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Zurich 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 Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
12h 48m
€154–355
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Toulousebus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 760
18h 12m
€65–158
Drive 849.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Castrescar 849.6 km
9h 6m
€147–211
Fly Zurich Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane ZRH - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
8h 37m
€109–291
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
13h 25m
€130–275
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 760
18h 23m
€110–264
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
8h 24m
€139–312
Train to Basel, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
7h 30m
€74–280
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
9h 10m
€108–302
Fly Zurich Airport to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane ZRH - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
10h 10m
€192–545

Zurich to Castres by train

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12h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,163.7 km
Duration: 12h 48m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Castres, Occitanie, France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Castres via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 12h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to CASTRES - Gare Routière via Toulouse, Marengo-SNCF, Argoulets, and TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets in around 18h 12m.

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