- 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
$131
Average price
$134
Fastest journey
7 h 59 m
Average duration
8 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
501 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dole to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dole to Toulouse will cost around $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $131.
Of the 2 trains that leave Dole for Toulouse on Thu, Aug 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 501 km distance in an average of 8 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 59 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 8 h 54 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dole to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$145 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dole to Toulouse:
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dole to Toulouse costing on average $145 (€118).
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 20m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (6h 32m by train vs 6h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $145 (€118) compared to roughly $127 (€103) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Dole to Toulouse trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6762 · 8507+ 894200 | Delayed 5:27 AM 6:22 AMDole station | 9h26 | 3:48 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 transfers | |
5521 · 6823+ 894204 | Delayed 7:31 AM 8:22 AMDole station | 7h58 | 4:20 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 transfers | |
8413+ 4665+ 9264 | On time 9:05 AM Dole station | 9h34 | 6:39 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 transfers | |
12179+ 4764+ 894208 | 10:22 AM Dole station | 8h54 | 7:16 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 transfers | |
8517+ 9268 | 2:01 PM Dole station | 7h47 | 9:48 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 transfer | |
9879 · 6825+ 894216 | 2:22 PM Dole station | 7h57 | 10:19 PM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 transfers | |
9276+ 3751 | 6:01 PM Dole station | 12h43 | 6:44 AM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 transfer | |
6708+ 3751+ 894224 | 6:22 PM Dole station | 12h22 | 6:44 AM Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Dole to Toulouse run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $59 (€48) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 311 miles (501 km) distance in 7h 57m.
Distance 311 miles (501 km) |
Average train duration 6h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 57m |
First train 6:10 AM |
Last train 10:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Most Dole to Toulouse trains use the Dole to Toulouse Matabiau station pair. Use this guide to compare Dole and Toulouse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dole is 1 km from Dole city centre. Public transport options include:
Dole has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Gustalin, La Petite Venise
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Dole. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Dole. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dole: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dole: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dole: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sure Hotel by Best Western Dole, Hôtel de la Cloche, Hôtel F1 Dole.
Toulouse Matabiau is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse Matabiau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Canteen & Bowl, PAUL, Starbucks, Selecta
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are the ATM is located in the connecting corridor between Hall 1 and Hall 2 opposite Relay.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 08:15 - 19:40, Sat: 08:15 - 18:40, Sun: 09:35 - 19:40. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is service provided by Grand Hôtel d'Orléans, located opposite the station. Fixed pricing per piece of baggage: small baggage: €5.50, medium baggage: €7.50, large baggage: €9.50.
Available at Toulouse Matabiau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Toulouse Matabiau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse Matabiau: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Disabled Passenger Assistance Service (PSH / PMR). Access Train liO can be reached at +33 0800313131.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mermoz, Best Western Hotel Innes by HappyCulture, Appart Hotel Clement Ader.
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