How to get from Toulouse to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Toulouse to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 157 miles (253 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $21 - $103 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $21 (€18) • 5 h 20 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $103 (€90) • 4 h 4 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or SNCF | TGV INOUI |
Take a bus or train to travel 157 miles (253 km) to Barcelona from Toulouse. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 4 h 4 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $21 (€18). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or SNCF | TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Toulouse to Barcelona.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $20 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Renfe-SNCF is a joint venture between Spain's Renfe and France's SNCF, offering high-speed rail services between the two countries. The trains run at speeds of up to 300 km/h, with departures every two hours. Renfe-SNCF offers three types of trains: the AVE, the TGV and the EuroMed. The AVE is the fastest, with a journey time of just over three hours between Madrid and Paris. The TGV is slightly slower, but still offers a comfortable journey. The EuroMed is the slowest, but is the most affordable option. Renfe-SNCF offers a range of ticket types, including single, return and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power sockets and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe-SNCF are Madrid to Paris, Barcelona to Marseille and Madrid to Lyon.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next travel from Toulouse to Barcelona.
There are 2 options to travel from Toulouse to Barcelona including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Barcelona is a bus with an average price of $21 (€18).
This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Barcelona:
A bus is $82 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Barcelona costing on average $103 (€90).
The fastest way from Toulouse to Barcelona is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 4 min.
There are alternative travel options to Barcelona that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 20 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 157 miles (253 km) between Toulouse and Barcelona.
The average frequency per day from Toulouse to Barcelona is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Barcelona from Toulouse as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Toulouse to Barcelona:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Toulouse to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Barcelona tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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