- 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 on Aug 31
$25
Average ticket price on Aug 31
$45
Fastest journey on Aug 31
7 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Aug 31
7 h 59 m
Buses on Aug 31
6
Distance
479 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Orléans to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Orléans to Toulouse will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
On Mon, Aug 31, we found 6 buses from Orléans to Toulouse, including 4 direct services.
On Mon, Aug 31 the direct buses cover the 479 km distance in an average of 7 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Mon, Aug 31 the slowest buses will take 10 h 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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54049 · 50489Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Orléans to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $376.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $376 Average price |
8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
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 Orléans to Toulouse:
A bus is $96 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Toulouse costing on average $141 (€115).
A bus is $331 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orléans to Toulouse costing on average $376 (€305).
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 7h 39m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Orléans to Toulouse buses for today, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:10 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 7h30 | 6:40 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 5:10 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 7h15 | 12:25 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 10h25 | 7:10 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
3141 | 10:35 AM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 7h35 | 6:10 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:35 AM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 7h35 | 6:10 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
54049 · 50489 | 2:00 PM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 10h00 | 12:00 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Orléans to Toulouse run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 297 miles (479 km) distance in 6h 14m.
Distance 297 miles (479 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 14m |
First bus 4:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Toulouse — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Toulouse trip today.
Europe's leading aerospace museum with Concorde, Airbus aircraft, and interactive exhibits. Ideal for Toulouse's aviation identity.
Fine arts museum in a former abbey, known for Romanesque sculptures, paintings, and tranquil cloisters near Saint-Sernin.
Contemporary art museum inside a former slaughterhouse, featuring major exhibitions and a lively riverside cultural setting.
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.
Long-established institution specializing in cassoulet and regional southwest dishes. Traditional, busy, and popular with locals and visitors alike.
Classic Toulouse address serving generous southwest fare, especially duck and cassoulet, in a warm and traditional dining room.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are cheaper than Paris, while transit is affordable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orléans to Toulouse by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Toulouse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Orléans to Toulouse buses use the Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération to Toulouse, Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Toulouse, Airport. Use this guide to compare Orléans and Toulouse bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération is 1 km from Orléans city centre. Public transport options include:
Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération. ATMs are available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération.
Ticket office support is available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération.
Available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération: There are accessible paths for people with reduced mobility.
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou is 3 km from Orléans city centre. Public transport options include:
Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou 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), Boulangerie Pompidou (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou.
Available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou: Elevators, ramps.
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.
Toulouse, Airport is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Toulouse, Airport. ATMs are available at Toulouse, Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Airport.
Available at Toulouse, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Airport: The station is wheelchair accessible.
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