There are 4 ways to get from Albi to Châteauroux by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Chateaurouxtrain Intercités
6h 49m€88–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from ALBI - LIBEA Rascol to MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCFbus 720
- Take the bus from Millau to Bourgesbus
- Take the bus from Prado to Gare Routièrebus V
11h 15m€35–60Drive 388.9 km
- Drive from Albi to Châteaurouxcar 388.9 km
4h 34m€62–89Train via Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Take the train from Albi Madeleine to Rodeztrain Ter
- Take the train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Chateaurouxtrain
7h 38m€82–144
Albi to Châteauroux by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albi to Châteauroux is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Albi to Châteauroux is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Albi to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from ALBI - LIBEA Rascol and arriving at Gare Routière via Millau and Prado. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Albi to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Albi Ville and arriving at Chateauroux via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Albi and Châteauroux is 524 km. The road distance is 388.9 km.
The best way to get from Albi to Châteauroux without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €85 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Albi to Châteauroux, including transfers.
Albi to Châteauroux bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Tarn, depart from ALBI - LIBEA Rascol station.
Albi to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Albi Ville station.
The best way to get from Albi to Châteauroux is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Albi, France and Châteauroux, France?
You can take a train from Albi Ville to Chateauroux via Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ALBI - LIBEA Rascol to Gare Routière via Millau, Bourges, and Prado in around 11h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Albi Ville to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Albi Madeleine to Rodez
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brive La Gaillarde to Chateauroux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 800 31 31 31
- Website
- liO Occitanie - Tarn
Bus from ALBI - LIBEA Rascol to MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO Occitanie - Tarn
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Booking & Getting There
Albi to Châteauroux bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Tarn, arrive at MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF station.
Albi to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albi to Châteauroux is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Albi to Châteauroux.
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