How to travel from Lille to Toulouse, France

The distance between Lille and Toulouse is around 801km (498 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lille to Toulouse by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Toulouse (TLS).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated byeasyJet+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Toulouse Matabiau.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Toulouse.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Toulouse.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance894km (556 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Toulouse

There are several options for getting from Lille to Toulouse by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Lille and Toulouse is around 801km (498 miles).

It takes around 2hrs to get from Lille and Toulouse by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Toulouse is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Toulouse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Toulouse. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Toulouse. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Lille and Toulouse. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Toulouse. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lille and Toulouse. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and arrive at Toulouse (TLS). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lille and Toulouse with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

easyJet, Volotea and Air France fly between Lille and Toulouse. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Toulouse (TLS). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Lille to Toulouse typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Toulouse (TLS).

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 Lille and Toulouse. The distance is around 894km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Toulouse is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Toulouse

Transport options from Lille to Toulouse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2hrs
€150($150)
hourly801km (498 miles)
Train and Plane2h 60m
€175($175)
hourly828km (514 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€215($215)
5 times a day1,024km (636 miles)
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch7h 15m
€230($230)
once daily1,196km (743 miles)
Bus
11h 30m
€42($42)
every 20 mins895km (556 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€120($120)
on demand894km (556 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