Paris to Toulouse train
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Fastest train times from Paris to Toulouse
Fastest Journey
4 h 20 m
Average
4 h 24 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
588 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Paris for Toulouse every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Paris to Toulouse
 | Distance | 364 miles (587 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 20 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $50 (€44) |
 | Train frequency | 7 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 7 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Autocar or SNCF | TGV INOUI |
Trains from Paris to Toulouse cover the 364 miles (587 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 20 min with our travel partners like SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Autocar or SNCF | TGV INOUI. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $50 (€44), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $21 (€19). Travelers depart most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Toulouse Matabiau.
Trains from Paris to Toulouse
Plenty of flights, buses, and trains, all of which are discussed in The Window Seat travel guide by Omio, travel from Paris to Toulouse. It’s worth mentioning that although all these means are reliable, if you’d like to see some of the iconic sights between these two cities separated by 365 miles (588 km), you should board a train that travels this route. Other than seeing plenty of wonderful attractions onboard a train from Paris to Toulouse, you’ll also enjoy amazing comfort, given that these trains have plenty of amenities.
Paris to Toulouse Train Time: Daily Departures
Every day, seven trains travel the 365 miles (588 km) that separate Paris and Toulouse. The first train usually departs at around 7:11 a.m., while the last train usually departs at around 10:12 p.m. If you’d like to travel in the morning but the first train’s departure is too early for you, you can board the train that departs around 10:11 a.m. train. If you’d prefer to travel in the afternoon, you can leave at either around 12:11 p.m. or around 3:12 p.m. Plenty of trains cover this route, so you’ll easily find a train to Toulouse leaving Paris at a time that is convenient for you.
How long is the journey by train from Paris to Toulouse?
The duration of your journey will depend on the train that you board. If you take the train around 7:11 a.m. , which is the fastest option, your journey to Toulouse from Paris will take approximately 4h 18min. However, if you board the one around 10:12 p.m., which is the slowest, your journey will last about 8h 53min.
Woman walking around the Eiffel Tower. Source: Shutterstock
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Paris to Toulouse?
Departure train stationIn Paris, your departure station will be either Gare Montparnasse, Gare d'Austerlitz, or Paris Gare de Lyon, depending on the train that you book. From the city center, Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Gare de Lyon are only 1.2 miles (2 km) away, while Gare Montparnasse is located 3 miles (5 km) away. Hence, if you’d like to board at a station closest to the city center, consider Gare d'Austerlitz or Paris Gare de Lyon stations. To get to your departure station, you can take either a cab, train, or bus. At any of these Paris stations, you’ll have access to plenty of amenities, including a waiting room, restaurants, shops, and clean toilets.
Arrival train stationIn Toulouse, your arrival station will be Toulouse Matabiau Train Station. This main train station in the city is popular because it is usually quite well-organized. Once you arrive at this station, you’ll see lots of travelers, as it serves most of the trains to and from the city. At this station, you’ll be able to get some rest, use the restroom, eat, and even shop, as it boasts a comfy passenger lounge, clean restrooms, restaurants, and shops. Given that this station is well connected to buses and the metro, you’ll easily find a bus or train to transport you anywhere in Toulouse.
Which train companies travel from Paris to Toulouse?
The Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, popularly referred to as SNCF, is the only company that provides trains from Paris to Toulouse. To cater to the high number of travelers who use this route daily, SNCF has five TGV inOui trains and two SNCF Intercités trains. If you’re looking to travel to Toulouse quickly, you should board a high-speed TGV inOui train. It’s worth noting that the company offers both direct and connecting trains. If you board a connecting train, your transfer will be at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Night trains Paris
For those who prefer to travel to Toulouse at night, SNCF offers two night trains on this route. The first night train usually departs for Toulouse at about 7:11 p.m., while the last one normally departs at around 10:12 p.m. Many people like traveling to Toulouse from Paris at night, so the tickets for these trains usually sell out quickly. To ensure you book the train you want, it’s advisable to buy your ticket early.
SNCF trains from Paris to Toulouse
SNCF is one of the most popular government-run companies in France because, since its founding, this train company has consistently offered its passengers elite transportation services with superb amenities. Some of their trains’ amenities include onboard toilets, spacious baggage compartments, strong Wi-Fi, and power outlets. All SNCF trains from Paris to Toulouse are well-maintained and in good condition. While onboard your train, you’ll be able to sit comfortably throughout your journey, keep tabs on the latest news, charge your devices, and easily store all your luggage.
Trains from Paris to Toulouse: Sustainability travel
SNCF is a company committed to protecting the environment. To reduce its carbon footprint, the company has been replacing its old trains with new models that are more eco-friendly, consuming less fuel and emitting fewer gases. The trains SNCF currently uses on the Paris to Toulouse route are some of the new, fuel-efficient models, so you can travel sustainably.
Train Paris to Toulouse: Services on Board
SNCF trains offer first-class seats and second-class seats. Although first-class seats are more expensive, they are much more comfortable. SNCF trains also offer luggage transportation services. If you choose to travel on an SNCF train, you’ll be allowed to travel with as much luggage as you want, regardless of its weight or size, as long as you can handle all of them.
SNCF trains also offer carry-on bicycle services and carry-on pet services. To carry your bicycle onboard, your bike must travel in a bike bag not larger than 54 x 34 x 12 inches (135 x 85 x 30 cm). If your pet weighs less than 13 lbs, you must place it in a pet carrier no larger than 18 x 12 x 10 inches (45 x 30 x 25 cm), while if it weighs more than 13 lbs, you don’t have to put it in a pet carrier. However, it must be muzzled and next to your feet. Additionally, SNCF trains offer assisted travel services for disabled passengers, such as pushing wheelchairs and assisting disabled individuals to board or alight from trains.
How to find cheap train tickets from Paris to Toulouse
To get cheap tickets, you should consider traveling during the low season, booking your tickets in advance, and traveling on slow or connecting trains because they are usually cheaper than high season tickets, final day tickets, and tickets for fast or direct trains. To find cheap Paris to Toulouse tickets, you should also check out our booking platform, because at Omio, you have more tickets available and if you need more tips on travelling by train don't forget to check out our magazine Window Seat.
Girl in the river of Toulouse. Source: Shutterstock
To Toulouse by train—travel tips
Each year, Toulouse welcomes thousands of visitors. If you’re a fan of art and history, you can visit sites in Toulouse like Basilique Saint-Sernin de Toulouse, Musée des Augustins, Muséum de Toulouse, Musée Saint-Raymond, and Georges Labit Museum. If you enjoy the outdoors, you can visit sites such as Pont Neuf, Jardin Japonais Pierre Baudis, Jardín de plantas de Toulouse, Galerie Le Château d'Eau, Leisure center La Ramee, and Raymond VI Garden.
- Notre-Dame du Taur
- Théâtre du Capitole
- Prairie des Filtres
- Jardin Compans-Caffarelli
- Parc du Ritouret
FAQs: Trains from Paris to Toulouse
When departing from Paris, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Est and Paris Gare Montparnasse. When arriving in Toulouse, you can end your route in train stations like Toulouse Matabiau, Saint-Cyprien Arènes and Toulouse.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Paris Gare de Lyon, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Toulouse Matabiau, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this connection
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Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 65, 26, 43
Train lines: RER B, D, E
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 31, 32, 35, 38, 39, 46, 54, 56, 91
Train lines: RER B, TGV, TGV/ICE, TER, Intercités, OUIGO, Transilien, Russian Railways
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 28, 39, 58, 82, 88, 89, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96
Train lines: TGV, OUIGO, Intercités, Transilien N, TER Normandie, TER Centre
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 42, 43, 66, 80, 94, 95, 528, RoissyB
Train lines: TER, Intercités, Transilien J, Transilien L, RER E
WifiParkingTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 24, 87, N32, N35
Train lines: TER, Intercités
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 89, 91, 215
Train lines: TER Centre-Val de Loire, Intercités, Intercités de Nuit, Transilien, RER C
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