The average train between Besançon and Castres takes 14h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Castres. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Besançon and Castres. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Castres at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 14h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 58m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


16h 3m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


17h • 2 changes


8h 58m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


18h 12m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


17h • 2 changes


12h 3m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


19h 5m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


17h • 2 changes


10h 5m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


16h 3m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


17h • 2 changes


8h 58m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


16h 3m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


17h • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Castres? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Castres. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Castres station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.
Besançon to Castres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Castres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Castres station.
Book your Besançon to Castres train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Besançon and Castres is 500.9 km. The road distance is 877 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Castres via Lyon Part Dieu and Toulouse Matabiau in around 9h 36m.