How to travel from Grenoble to Toulouse, France

The distance between Grenoble and Toulouse is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Toulouse Matabiau.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Toulouse.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance530km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Toulouse

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Toulouse by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Grenoble and Toulouse is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (238 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Grenoble and Toulouse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Toulouse is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Toulouse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Toulouse. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Toulouse. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Grenoble and Toulouse. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Toulouse with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 6h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Toulouse. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Toulouse. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS). instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Grenoble and Toulouse. The distance is around 530km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Toulouse is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Toulouse

Transport options from Grenoble to Toulouse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 20m
€125($125)
every 3 hours497km (309 miles)
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud + 1 similar
4h 25m
€165($165)
every 4 hours546km (339 miles)
Train4h 35m
€160($160)
4 times a day546km (339 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
€35($35)
twice daily530km (329 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€72($72)
on demand530km (329 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