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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Toulouse
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł 169 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł 169, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,984.
Distance: 343 miles (553 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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zł 260 Average price | zł 1,984 Average price | zł 169 Average price Cheapest | zł 551 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 1m Average total duration 11h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Toulouse
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Toulouse, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Toulouse:
A train is zł 92 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Toulouse costing on average zł 260.
A train is zł 1,816 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Toulouse costing on average zł 1,984.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Bus takes on average 12h 1m.
Tickets start at around zł 260 compared to roughly zł 551 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 291. The journey takes 11h 31m versus 8h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Toulouse
How to get from Madrid to Toulouse by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Toulouse is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
31878:30 PM 9h50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 6:20 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) zł 125 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
31878:30 PM 9h50 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 6:20 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) zł 125 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB11897:10 AM 1h25 Madrid Barajas Airport 8:35 AM Toulouse Blagnac Airport zł 2,714 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Normal · Normal3:15 PM 13h40 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 4:55 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) zł 156 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal1:15 PM 15h40 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 4:55 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) zł 156 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal · Normal12:14 AM 13h46 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 2:00 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) zł 160 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1401 · AF74106:00 AM 9h40 Madrid Barajas Airport 3:40 PM Toulouse Blagnac Airport zł 1,321 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1401 · AF74126:00 AM 10h50 Madrid Barajas Airport 4:50 PM Toulouse Blagnac Airport zł 1,363 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1001 · AF741010:00 AM 5h40 Madrid Barajas Airport 3:40 PM Toulouse Blagnac Airport zł 1,504 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Toulouse:
A train is zł 92 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Madrid to Toulouse costing on average zł 260.
A train is zł 1,816 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Toulouse costing on average zł 1,984.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Bus takes on average 12h 1m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Toulouse as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Toulouse Blagnac Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and arrive in Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau).
- Travel with Air France, KLM, Iberia, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Turkish Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Air Nostrum, Volotea, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Air Europa, Air Baltic, Amelia, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Edelweiss Air to go to Toulouse by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Toulouse by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Toulouse by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum, Volotea, CitizenPlane.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Union Ivkoni International.
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