The average train between Besançon and Castres takes 12h 47m 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 7:52 PM which arrives into Castres at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 12h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 59m • 3 changesWant 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 12h 47m.
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), TGV inOui and Renfe Viajeros.
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, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 9h 30m.