- Must visit
Cité de l'Espace
Europe's leading aerospace museum with Concorde, Airbus aircraft, and interactive exhibits. Ideal for Toulouse's aviation identity.
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
9 h 25 m
Average duration
10 h 48 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
541 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Toulouse will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 15 buses that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Toulouse on Thu, Jul 16, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 541 km distance in an average of 10 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 25 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 12 h 55 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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3160 · 3615Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $34.
Distance: 336 miles (541 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price | $200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 29m Average total duration 10h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Barajas Airport to Toulouse:
A bus is $121 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Barajas Airport to Toulouse costing on average $169 (€139).
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Bus takes on average 10h 59m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€39) compared to roughly $200 (€164) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $152 (€125). The journey takes 10h 59m versus 7h 45m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Union Ivkoni International.
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 Alsa | Departure Time 12:14AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 13h46 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 14h46 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Toulouse buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h40 | 4:55 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 13h40 | 4:55 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
3162 · 53023 | 7:10 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h50 | 8:00 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h55 | 11:40 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h00 | 11:50 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h25 | 6:20 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h25 | 6:20 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3187 | 8:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 9h25 | 6:20 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 10:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h15 | 2:00 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h00 | 1:55 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
3160 · 8694 | 11:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 13h00 | 12:00 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
3160 · 3615 | 11:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 12h55 | 11:55 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h15 | 2:00 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h46 | 2:45 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 12:14 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 13h46 | 2:00 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Madrid Barajas Airport to Toulouse run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 11:15, the last at 21:50. The fastest bus covers the 336 miles (541 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 336 miles (541 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 11:15 AM |
Last bus 9:50 PM |
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Europe's leading aerospace museum with Concorde, Airbus aircraft, and interactive exhibits. Ideal for Toulouse's aviation identity.
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Toulouse's grand central square, framed by arcades and the Capitole. The city's main meeting point and top orientation stop.
Canal du Midi promenade shaded by plane trees, ideal for walking or cycling away from busy city streets.
Lively square lined with terraces and animated by local life, just beside Saint-Sernin and the historic center.
Slow-cooked white bean stew with Toulouse sausage, duck confit, and pork. It is the city’s signature comfort dish and a major symbol of southwestern cuisine.
Fresh pork sausage seasoned simply and traditionally grilled or cooked in cassoulet. It is one of Toulouse’s best-known charcuterie specialties.
Slow-cooked duck leg preserved in its own fat. Common across the southwest, it is a classic bistro staple often served with potatoes or beans.
Michelin-starred dining focused on refined regional ingredients and modern French technique in an intimate, polished setting.
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Classic Toulouse address serving generous southwest fare, especially duck and cassoulet, in a warm and traditional dining room.
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Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
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Most Madrid Barajas Airport to Toulouse buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Toulouse, Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Toulouse, Airport. Use this guide to compare Madrid Barajas Airport and Toulouse bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Toulouse, Gare Routière is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Boulangerie Toulouse (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Gare Routière.
Available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
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