- Must visit
Musée des Volcans
Aurillac's main museum inside Château Saint-Étienne. It explores volcanoes, rural life, and Cantal identity with varied permanent displays.
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€19
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h
Buses per day
3
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Toulouse to Aurillac is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Toulouse to Aurillac will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 3 buses that leave Toulouse for Aurillac on Wed, Aug 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 166 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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.






Buses from Toulouse to Aurillac run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €1 by train.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:45, the last at 16:07. The fastest bus covers the 103 miles (166 km) distance in 5h 7m.
Distance 103 miles (166 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 7m |
First bus 6:45 AM |
Last bus 4:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 7 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:32PM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 12:03PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
The table below shows live departures for Toulouse to Aurillac buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 AM Toulouse | 3h30 | 12:30 PM Aurillac | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Toulouse | 2h40 | 2:40 PM Aurillac | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Toulouse | 2h50 | 8:00 PM Aurillac | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Aurillac's main museum inside Château Saint-Étienne. It explores volcanoes, rural life, and Cantal identity with varied permanent displays.
Regional art and archaeology museum with collections spanning local history, decorative arts, and fine arts in a central historic building.
Contemporary art venue presenting rotating exhibitions and cultural programming. A good stop for recent creative work in central Aurillac.
The main central square, lined with historic buildings and shops. It is the best place to feel everyday life in Aurillac's old center.
Traditional old-town area around Saint-Géraud, with layered history, narrow streets, and one of the most atmospheric parts of Aurillac.
Historic pedestrian street with old façades, independent shops, and easy access to key monuments. Ideal for a first walk through town.
Rustic Cantal mountain soup with cabbage, potatoes and pork. It reflects the hearty farmhouse cooking of the Cantal highlands.
Thick mashed potatoes blended with fresh tome cheese, often with garlic. Aubrac and Cantal tradition prized for its rich, stretchy texture.
Mashed potatoes mixed with fresh tome cheese until elastic. A Cantal staple, usually served with sausage or roast meat.
Refined French dining with regional products and polished presentation. Known for a calm setting and carefully prepared seasonal menus.
Traditional brasserie style venue serving hearty Auvergne dishes and local specialties in a relaxed central atmosphere.
Established casual restaurant appreciated for regional comfort food, generous portions and an easygoing local feel.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are often cheaper than in major cities, while local buses and daily essentials stay reasonably priced for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. In cafes, small change is appreciated but not expected.
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