How to travel from Tours to Toulouse, France

The distance between Tours and Toulouse is around 584km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Tours 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).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Center and then to Toulouse Central Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Toulouse.

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

There are several options for getting from Tours to Toulouse by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Tours and Toulouse is around 584km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 425km (264 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Tours 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 Tours to Toulouse is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Toulouse. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours 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 4hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Tours and Toulouse. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Tours and Toulouse. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tours to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Center. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

Euroscoach By Cm Tours, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Tours and Toulouse. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours 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 2h 35m.

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 Tours 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 Tours to Toulouse is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Toulouse

Transport options from Tours to Toulouse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 35m
€170($170)
every 20 mins798km (496 miles)
Train to Nantes, Fly3h 10m
€160($160)
every 20 mins670km (417 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Fly3h 25m
€180($180)
twice daily897km (557 miles)
Train to Le Mans, plane4h 5m
€225($225)
every 4 hours825km (513 miles)
Train
4hrs
€120($120)
every 4 hours584km (363 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 5m
4 times a week603km (375 miles)
Bus via Niort8h 55m
€42($42)
3 times a week608km (378 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