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How to get to Toulouse?
Fancy visiting the Pink City? Good news: Toulouse is well served and easy to reach, wherever you're travelling from. Whether you're travelling by train, bus or carpooling, Tictactrip helps you compare options, combine journeys and book in just a few clicks.
Getting to Toulouse cheaply by train, bus or carpooling
Every day, thousands of travellers reach Toulouse thanks to a wide transport network. Here are the main options:
- 🚆 By train: Arrival at Toulouse-Matabiau station, located in the city centre. TGV InOui, Ouigo, TER and Intercités serve Toulouse from Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille or Montpellier.
- 🚌 By bus: Companies such as FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus offer journeys from more than 100 French and European cities. It's the most economical option.
- 🚗 By carpooling: Via BlaBlaCar, enjoy a friendly, economical and often more flexible journey, with several departures every day.
Tictactrip lets you compare prices, timetables and durations on a single interface, and even combine several modes of transport for a tailor-made itinerary.
Which means of transport to Toulouse?
| Means | Companies | Price from | Journeys/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | SNCF, TGV, Ouigo | €25 | 20+ |
| Bus | FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus | €10 | 40+ |
| Carpooling | BlaBlaCar | €15 | 15+ |
The main stations in Toulouse
🚉 Railway station
| Station | Address | Companies | Journeys/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toulouse-Matabiau | 64 Bd Pierre Sémard, 31000 Toulouse | SNCF, Ouigo, TGV | 100+ |
🚌 Coach stations
| Station | Address | Companies | Departures/day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toulouse-Matabiau | Place du Maréchal Leclerc | FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus | 40+ |
| Gare routière de Toulouse | Boulevard Pierre Sémard | FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus | 30+ |
| Saint-Cyprien-Arènes | Place Jacques Brel | FlixBus | 10+ |
Which nearby towns should you visit from Toulouse?
From Toulouse, explore the surrounding towns:
- Albi: Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, Toulouse-Lautrec museum (1h by train or bus)
- Carcassonne: UNESCO-listed medieval city (1h15 by train)
- Montauban: town of art and history with its Ingres museum (45 min by TER)
How to pay less for your journey with Tictactrip?
With Tictactrip, you compare in real time the best train, bus and carpooling deals on a single interface. You can also combine several modes of transport to optimise your time and budget. Book in just a few clicks, with no hidden fees!
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What people think of travelling to Toulouse
- 👤 Sophie: “Super comfortable bus journey with FlixBus. A lovely way to arrive nice and easy.”
- 👤 Pierre: “Fast and convenient train from Paris. I even managed to work during the journey.”
- 👤 Lisa: “My BlaBlaCar carpool was pleasant, despite a slight delay at departure.”
The most popular routes to Toulouse
🚆 By train
- Paris – Toulouse: ~4h15 by TGV
- Bordeaux – Toulouse: ~2h
- Lyon – Toulouse: ~4h30
🚌 By bus
- Marseille – Toulouse: ~6h30
- Montpellier – Toulouse: ~4h
- Barcelona – Toulouse: ~5h30
🚗 By carpooling
- Lyon – Toulouse: ~5h30
- Paris – Toulouse: ~7h
- Nice – Toulouse: ~7h30
Ready to go?
Compare, combine and book your journey to Toulouse with Tictactrip. Whether you're coming by train, bus or carpooling, you'll find the ideal route at the best price.
The history of Toulouse
📚 Welcome to Toulouse, the Pink City, known for its rich history, warm atmosphere and southwestern French lifestyle.
📍 Located in Haute-Garonne, in the heart of the Occitanie region, Toulouse is France's 4th largest city. With its postcode 31000 and 470,000 inhabitants, it charms with both its energy and its authenticity.
🌿 Spanning over 118 km², Toulouse offers a unique blend of nature and city life. From the peaceful banks of the Garonne to the lively streets of the city centre, and its many parks, the city invites you to stroll and take it slow.
🏛️ Its history dates back to Roman times. In the Middle Ages, it became a major economic hub thanks to the trade in woad, a blue dye plant, which still marks its architecture today. Today, you can admire gems like the Capitole and the Basilica of Saint-Sernin.
🎓 A true student city, Toulouse welcomes tens of thousands of students from around the world every year. This mix gives the city a young, lively and cultural atmosphere all year round.
🍷 Between southwestern French cuisine, colourful markets, festivals, museums and easy living, Toulouse is a city with many facets that never stops surprising.
💡 Whether you love history, are passionate about art, curious about new flavours, or simply looking for a charming getaway, Toulouse is waiting for you with open arms.
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