There are 5 ways to get from Châteauroux to Albi by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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- Take the train from Chateauroux to Toulouse Matabiautrain Intercités
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
6h 21m€101–157Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Châteauroux to Albi390.7 km
5h 14m€28Train, bus
- Take the train from Chateauroux to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Limoges to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
7h 28m€64–104Train via Brive-la-Gaillarde
- Take the train from Chateauroux to Brive La Gaillardetrain
- Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Rodeztrain Ter
- Take the train from Rodez to Albi Madeleinetrain Ter
7h 45m€91–144Drive 391.7 km
- Drive from Châteauroux to Albicar 391.7 km
4h 39m€74–107
Châteauroux to Albi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Châteauroux to Albi is to rideshare which costs €28 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Châteauroux to Albi is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct train from Châteauroux to Albi. However, there are services departing from Chateauroux and arriving at Albi Ville via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Châteauroux and Albi is 524 km. The road distance is 391.7 km.
The best way to get from Châteauroux to Albi without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €100 - €160.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Châteauroux to Albi, including transfers.
Châteauroux to Albi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chateauroux station.
Châteauroux to Albi train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Châteauroux to Albi is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Châteauroux to Albi.
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What companies run services between Châteauroux, France and Albi, France?
You can take a train from Chateauroux to Albi Ville via Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chateauroux to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chateauroux to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Chateauroux to Brive La Gaillarde
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brive La Gaillarde to Rodez
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Albi Madeleine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Limoges to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Châteauroux to Albi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Châteauroux and Albi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.