The distance between Nantes and Toulouse is around 586km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nantes to Toulouse by 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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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Toulouse Matabiau.
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Take the bus to Toulouse.
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There are several options for getting from Nantes to Toulouse by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).
The distance between Nantes and Toulouse is around 586km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 465km (289 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Nantes and Toulouse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Toulouse is to drive which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Toulouse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Toulouse. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Nantes and Toulouse. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nantes and Toulouse. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nantes and Toulouse. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Toulouse. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Toulouse Matabiau. instead which will take 6h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nantes and Toulouse. The distance is around 586km (364 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Toulouse is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via St Pierre Des Corps + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €140($140) | 4 times a day | 779km (484 miles) |
Train | 6h 20m | €90($90) | 4 times a day | 592km (368 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 35m | €37($37) | twice daily | 603km (375 miles) |
Bus to Toulouse | 7h 40m | €24($24) | 4 times a day | 600km (373 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | €79($79) | on demand | 586km (364 miles) |
Air Corsica
The following major airports near Toulouse offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.