- 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
$55
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 27 m
Buses per day
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 $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 6 buses that leave Orléans for Toulouse on Fri, Jul 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 479 km distance in an average of 7 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 7 h 35 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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54049 · 3127
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3141Omio 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 prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 297 miles (479 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price | $144 Average price |
7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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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 $97 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orléans to Toulouse costing on average $139 (€114).
A bus is $102 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Orléans to Toulouse costing on average $144 (€118).
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Orléans to Toulouse buses for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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54049 · 3127 | 2:00 PM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 9h40 | 11:40 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 7h30 | 6:40 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 7h15 | 12:25 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Orléans, Arrêt de tram Libération | 7h30 | 5:40 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3141 | 10:35 AM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 7h35 | 6:10 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
53635 | 12:15 PM Orléans, Avenue Georges Pompidou | 7h25 | 7:40 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Orléans to Toulouse run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 7 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 7h 15m.
Distance 297 miles (479 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
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, 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.
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