How to travel from Metz to Toulouse, France

The distance between Metz and Toulouse is around 737km (458 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Metz 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 Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Toulouse (TLS).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €545($545)
Operated by

Twin Jet

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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Toulouse Matabiau.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Toulouse.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Toulouse.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance910km (565 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Toulouse

There are several options for getting from Metz to Toulouse by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €545 ($545).

The distance between Metz and Toulouse is around 737km (458 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 712km (443 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Metz and Toulouse by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Toulouse is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €545 ($545).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Toulouse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Toulouse. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Toulouse. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Metz and Toulouse. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Metz and Toulouse. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Metz and Toulouse. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Toulouse (TLS). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Metz and Toulouse with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Twin Jet fly between Metz and Toulouse. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and and arrive into Toulouse (TLS). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Metz to Toulouse typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) 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 Metz and Toulouse. The distance is around 910km (565 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Toulouse is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €545 ($545).

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Transport options from Metz to Toulouse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 15m
€545($545)
every 30 mins737km (458 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
€195($195)
every 20 mins1,111km (691 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu8h 60m
€205($205)
4 times a day1,209km (751 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 45m
€55($55)
5 times a day1,022km (635 miles)
Bus via Orleans Bus Station14h 20m
€39($39)
4 times a week1,021km (635 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€165($165)
on demand910km (565 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Metz and Toulouse

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