How to travel from Chamonix to Toulouse, France

The distance between Chamonix and Toulouse is around 607km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chamonix to Toulouse by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ToulouseChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train via Bellegarde

Take the train to Bellegarde then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Toulouse-Matabiau.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)

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Bus

Take the bus to Annecy and then to Toulouse.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Toulouse.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance678km (421 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Toulouse

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Toulouse by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Chamonix and Toulouse is around 607km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 500km (311 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Chamonix and Toulouse by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Toulouse is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Toulouse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Toulouse. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Toulouse. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 8h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Toulouse. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annecy. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Toulouse. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Toulouse. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS). instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Toulouse is Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Toulouse. Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) and Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chamonix and Toulouse. The distance is around 678km (421 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Toulouse is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Toulouse

Transport options from Chamonix to Toulouse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 25m
€100($100)
every 20 mins607km (377 miles)
Train via Bellegarde + 1 similar
8h 10m
€260($260)
4 times a day810km (503 miles)
Train8h 30m
€265($265)
6 times a week810km (503 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
€50($50)
3 times a week765km (475 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€90($90)
on demand678km (421 miles)

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Airports near Toulouse

The following major airports near Toulouse offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Toulouse
DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Toulouse
LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Toulouse