How to travel from Nantes to Toulouse, France

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.

5 routes found

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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Train via St Pierre Des Corps

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Toulouse Matabiau.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)

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Drive

Drive to Toulouse.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance586km (364 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Toulouse

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Toulouse

Transport options from Nantes to Toulouse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via St Pierre Des Corps + 1 similar
5h 40m
€140($140)
4 times a day779km (484 miles)
Train6h 20m
€90($90)
4 times a day592km (368 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 35m
€37($37)
twice daily603km (375 miles)
Bus to Toulouse7h 40m
€24($24)
4 times a day600km (373 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€79($79)
on demand586km (364 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