- Must visit
Musée des Augustins
Major fine arts museum in a former Augustinian convent, known for medieval sculpture and paintings from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cité de Carcassonne to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cité de Carcassonne to Toulouse will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cité de Carcassonne for Toulouse on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cité de Carcassonne to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $1.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cité de Carcassonne to Toulouse:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cité de Carcassonne to Toulouse costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 18m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $30 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 1h 18m versus 1h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, SNCF Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Cité de Carcassonne to Toulouse buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:20 AM Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie | 1h40 | 5:00 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie | 1h40 | 7:20 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 PM Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie | 1h15 | 9:10 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3134 | 9:30 PM Carcassonne, Boulevard de Varsovie | 1h15 | 10:45 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Carcassonne, Place Davilla | 1h15 | 10:45 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Cité de Carcassonne to Toulouse run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) but you can travel from only $1 (€1) by train.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (85 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 52 miles (85 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 3:20 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Major fine arts museum in a former Augustinian convent, known for medieval sculpture and paintings from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century.
Natural history museum with strong collections on biodiversity, prehistory, and earth sciences, popular with both adults and families.
Large science and space museum with rockets, spacecraft exhibits, and interactive displays reflecting Toulouse’s aerospace identity.
Toulouse’s grand central square, surrounded by historic architecture and a natural starting point for exploring the old town.
UNESCO-listed canal ideal for walking and cycling, lined with plane trees and especially popular for relaxed scenic strolls.
Riverside promenade on the Garonne, loved for sunset views, steps by the water, and a lively local atmosphere.
The city’s signature slow-cooked casserole of white beans, Toulouse sausage, duck confit, and pork, emblematic of southwestern French comfort food.
A coarse, garlicky pork sausage traditionally grilled or cooked in cassoulet, and one of the most iconic products of Toulouse.
Duck leg slowly cooked in its own fat until tender, a classic dish across the region and commonly served with potatoes or beans.
A celebrated fine-dining restaurant offering refined contemporary cuisine rooted in southwestern ingredients in an upscale setting.
A historic brasserie on Place Du Capitole known for elegant Belle Époque décor and classic Toulouse dishes such as cassoulet and duck specialties.
A long-established traditional restaurant beloved for authentic regional cooking, especially cassoulet, sausages, and hearty southwestern plates.
Moderate by French standards: casual meals and transit are reasonable, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Service is included by law. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Taxis are often rounded up; small tips at cafes are optional.
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