How to travel from Marseille to Toulouse, France

The distance between Marseille and Toulouse is around 403km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marseille 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.

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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Toulouse (TLS).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Toulouse.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance403km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Toulouse

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Toulouse by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Marseille and Toulouse is around 403km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Marseille and Toulouse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Toulouse is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Toulouse. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Toulouse with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 45m.

SNCF run train services between Marseille and Toulouse. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Marseille and Toulouse. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Toulouse with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 50m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Toulouse. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Toulouse. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Toulouse (TLS). instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Marseille and Toulouse. The distance is around 403km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Toulouse is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Marseille to Toulouse

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Toulouse

Transport options from Marseille to Toulouse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€70($70)
every 4 hours422km (262 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 45m
€165($165)
every 4 hours709km (440 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 50m
€27($27)
twice daily408km (254 miles)
Bus via Beziers De Gaulle Bus Station6h 30m
twice daily454km (282 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€55($55)
on demand403km (251 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