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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
£134
Average price
£139
Fastest journey
3 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 25 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Toulouse will cost around £139 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £134.
To travel from Barcelona to Toulouse you need to make at least one change.
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4758Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £70.
Distance: 253 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£103 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £283 Average Price |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Toulouse trains for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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9704+ 4764 | On time 15:17 Barcelona Sants | 3h59 | 19:16 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
9704 · 6825 | On time 15:17 Barcelona Sants | 7h02 | 22:19 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
9704+ 876232 | On time 15:17 Barcelona Sants | 4h26 | 19:43 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
9704+ 86978 | On time 15:17 Barcelona Sants | 5h24 | 20:41 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
9706+ 4766 | On time 16:24 Barcelona Sants | 4h55 | 21:19 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
9706 · 6825 | 16:24 Barcelona Sants | 5h55 | 22:19 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
9706+ 86978 | 16:24 Barcelona Sants | 4h17 | 20:41 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
9706+ 876236 | 16:24 Barcelona Sants | 5h30 | 21:54 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
09725+ 6825 | On time 16:31 Barcelona Sants | 5h48 | 22:19 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
09725+ 86978 | On time 16:31 Barcelona Sants | 4h10 | 20:41 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
09725+ 86978 | On time 16:31 Barcelona Sants | 4h10 | 20:41 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
09725+ 876236 | On time 16:31 Barcelona Sants | 5h23 | 21:54 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
09725+ 4766+ 86996 | On time 16:31 Barcelona Sants | 4h48 | 21:19 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 changes | |
09725+ 6825+ 86998 | On time 16:31 Barcelona Sants | 5h48 | 22:19 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 changes | |
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09737+ 4758 | 8:14 Barcelona Sants | 4h59 | 13:13 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
09737+ 876222 | 8:14 Barcelona Sants | 5h25 | 13:39 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
09737+ 876254 | 8:14 Barcelona Sants | 4h39 | 12:53 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
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Trains from Barcelona to Toulouse run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 253 km distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 253 km |
Average train duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 4:28 |
Last train 21:07 |
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Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Toulouse — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Toulouse trip today.
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 Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Toulouse trains use the Barcelona Sants to Toulouse Matabiau station pair, with some services arriving at Gare de Saint-Agne. Use this guide to compare Barcelona and Toulouse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Caffe di Fiore, Ars Café, Café de l'Estació, Café de l’Estació Deli, Lavazza, Como, Peter's, Tutti Frutti, Enrique Tomás, & many more
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
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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