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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Castres is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Castres is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs €65 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Castres?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Castres. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at CASTRES - Gare Routière via Jean Perrin and Béziers - Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Castres. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Castres via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Lyon to Castres?

The distance between Lyon and Castres is 646 km. The road distance is 412.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Castres without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €120 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Lyon to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Castres bus from?

Lyon to Castres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Castres train from?

Lyon to Castres train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Castres?

The best way to get from Lyon to Castres is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Lyon to Castres bus arrive?

Lyon to Castres bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Béziers station.

Where does the Lyon to Castres train arrive?

Lyon to Castres train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Castres?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Castres is 413 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Lyon to Castres.

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

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Where can I stay near Castres?

There are 450+ hotels available in Castres.

Lyon to Castres - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Castres by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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 Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
5h 58m
€122–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Béziersbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Béziers - Sncf to CASTRES - Gare Routièrebus 753
8h 27m
€28–44
Drive 412.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Castrescar 412.8 km
5h 27m
€66–95
Fly, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain
4h 54m
€66–260
Train via Montpellier
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
6h 18m
€94–193
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Toulousebus FlixBus N748 / ...
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castrestrain Ter
8h 41m
€59–93

Lyon to Castres by train

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5h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 646 km
Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Castres, Occitanie, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Castres via Toulouse Matabiau in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to CASTRES - Gare Routière via Jean Perrin, Gare Routière - SNCF, and Béziers - Sncf in around 8h 27m.

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