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Cité de l'espace
Leading aerospace museum with aircraft, Concorde visits and space displays. A strong choice for families and anyone interested in aviation history.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£33
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£39
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
4 h 1 m
Trains on 05 Sept
6
Distance
257 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arles to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arles to Toulouse will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 6 trains from Arles to Toulouse, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 257 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 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.
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876423Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arles to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a flight costs an average of £216.
Distance: 257 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£35 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £216 Average Price | £78 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Arles to Toulouse:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arles to Toulouse costing on average £35.
A coach is £198 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Arles to Toulouse costing on average £216.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Flight takes on average 4h 44m.
Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £44. The journey takes 3h 29m versus 3h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Arles to Toulouse trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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4760 | 12:11 Arles station | 3h04 | 15:15 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
4762+ 876558 | 13:17 Arles station | 4h01 | 17:18 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
4657 · 4764 | 13:52 Arles station | 5h24 | 19:16 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
4764+ 876423+ 886568 | 14:46 Arles station | 4h30 | 19:16 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 changes | |
876562+ 4766 | 17:18 Arles station | 4h01 | 21:19 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
6825+ 876429+ 17704 | 17:50 Arles station | 4h29 | 22:19 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Arles to Toulouse run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 257 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 257 km |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 22:25 |
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Leading aerospace museum with aircraft, Concorde visits and space displays. A strong choice for families and anyone interested in aviation history.
Art museum inside Hôtel d'Assézat, showing paintings, bronzes and decorative arts in an elegant Renaissance setting near the river.
Museum of Toulouse history in a former convent. Its Romanesque cloister, medieval sculpture and gardens make it one of the city's most atmospheric visits.
Main central square framed by brick facades and arcades. It is the city's social hub for architecture, events and easy access to nearby streets.
Long canal-side promenade lined with plane trees. Ideal for walking, cycling and seeing a calmer side of Toulouse close to the centre.
Broad landscaped garden with lawns, statues and formal paths beside the museum district. A pleasant break for strolling and people-watching.
Slow-cooked white bean casserole with Toulouse sausage, duck confit and pork. It is the city’s signature comfort dish from south-west France.
Coarse fresh pork sausage, traditionally seasoned simply and central to Toulouse cooking, especially in cassoulet and grilled bistro dishes.
Slow-cooked duck leg preserved in its own fat, a hallmark of south-west French cuisine often served with potatoes or cassoulet.
Historic brasserie famed for cassoulet and classic south-west dishes in a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Traditional Toulouse address known for hearty cassoulet, duck dishes and a warm old-school bistro atmosphere.
Elegant dining room serving refined south-west French cuisine with seasonal ingredients near the Capitole.
Moderate for France: meals and hotels are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transport and café prices stay reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau -> Place du Capitole, Toulouse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arles to Toulouse by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Toulouse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Arles to Toulouse trains use the Arles to Toulouse Matabiau station pair, with some services arriving at Gare de Saint-Agne. Use this guide to compare Arles and Toulouse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Arles 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: La Caravelle, Le Galoubet
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Arles. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Arles. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Arles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Arles: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Arles: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Arles Plaza, Best Western Atrium, Hotel Spa Le Calendal.
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.
Gare de Saint-Agne is 2 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Gare de Saint-Agne has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Gare de Saint-Agne.
ATMs are available at Gare de Saint-Agne.
Available at Gare de Saint-Agne: Parking, WC.
Available at Gare de Saint-Agne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Saint-Agne.
Saint-Cyprien Arènes is 2 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Saint-Cyprien Arènes has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Saint-Cyprien Arènes.
Ticket office support is available at Saint-Cyprien Arènes. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Available at Saint-Cyprien Arènes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saint-Cyprien Arènes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint-Cyprien Arènes: Elevators, ramps.
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