How to travel from Poitiers to Toulouse, France

The distance between Poitiers and Toulouse is around 450km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Poitiers 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 and Plane

Take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Toulouse (TLS).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Toulouse.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Toulouse.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance491km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Toulouse

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Toulouse by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Poitiers and Toulouse is around 450km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Poitiers and Toulouse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Toulouse is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Toulouse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Toulouse. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Toulouse. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Poitiers and Toulouse. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Toulouse. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Toulouse. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Toulouse (TLS). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Poitiers and Toulouse. The distance is around 491km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Toulouse is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Toulouse

Transport options from Poitiers to Toulouse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 10m
€185($185)
twice daily899km (558 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€105($105)
every 4 hours503km (312 miles)
Train via Limoges Benedictins5h 25m
€80($80)
every 20 mins450km (279 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€36($36)
twice daily494km (307 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€66($66)
on demand491km (305 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