How to travel from Nice to Toulouse, France

The distance between Nice and Toulouse is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice 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 Nice (NCE) to Toulouse (TLS).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated byVolotea+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Toulouse Matabiau.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus via MARSEILLE - Gare St Charles - MARSEILLE

Take the bus to MARSEILLE - Gare St Charles - MARSEILLE and then to Toulouse.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
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Drive

Drive to Toulouse.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance561km (348 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Toulouse

There are several options for getting from Nice to Toulouse by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Nice and Toulouse is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (291 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Nice and Toulouse by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Toulouse is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Toulouse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Toulouse. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nice and Toulouse. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Nice and Toulouse. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade and Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus, Blablabus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Nice and Toulouse. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Toulouse. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Toulouse (TLS). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Toulouse with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

Volotea and easyJet fly between Nice and Toulouse. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Toulouse (TLS). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Nice to Toulouse typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and Toulouse. The distance is around 561km (348 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Toulouse is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Transport options from Nice to Toulouse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
€105($105)
every 30 mins485km (301 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€110($110)
every 4 hours645km (401 miles)
Bus via MARSEILLE - Gare St Charles - MARSEILLE + 1 similar
8h 40m
€19($19)
4 times a week628km (390 miles)
Bus10h 20m
€2($2)
twice daily653km (406 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€76($76)
on demand561km (348 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