- Must visit
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 11 Sept
£23
Average ticket price on 11 Sept
£34
Fastest journey on 11 Sept
1 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 11 Sept
2 h 1 m
Trains on 11 Sept
12
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sète to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sète to Toulouse will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
On Fri 11 Sept, we found 12 trains from Sète to Toulouse, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 183 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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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6821Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sète to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a flight costs an average of £302.
Distance: 183 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £302 Average Price | £56 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sète to Toulouse:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sète to Toulouse costing on average £26.
A coach is £291 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sète to Toulouse costing on average £302.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 30m.
Flight takes on average 6h 7m.
The journey is about 15m faster (2h 14m by train vs 2h 29m by car) and roughly £30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£26 vs £56). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | Intercités, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Sète to Toulouse trains for today, Thursday 10 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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876213 | On time 16:35 Sète station | 2h29 | 19:04 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
86989+ 4764 | On time 17:09 Sète station | 2h07 | 19:16 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
876425 · 876262 | On time 18:11 Sète station | 2h30 | 20:41 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
876427+ 4766 | 19:09 Sète station | 2h10 | 21:19 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
6825 | 20:24 Sète station | 1h55 | 22:19 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
876431+ 4770 | 21:09 Sète station | 2h07 | 23:16 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
| Friday 11 September | |||||
876405 · 876252 | 8:11 Sète station | 2h29 | 10:40 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
876550+ 6821 | 8:44 Sète station | 2h08 | 10:52 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
4756 | 9:22 Sète station | 1h53 | 11:15 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
876409 · 876254 | 10:10 Sète station | 2h43 | 12:53 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
86983+ 4758 | 11:09 Sète station | 2h04 | 13:13 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
876413 · 876256 | 12:07 Sète station | 2h34 | 14:41 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
4760 | 13:23 Sète station | 1h52 | 15:15 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 0 changesdirect | |
876417+ 6823 | 14:10 Sète station | 2h10 | 16:20 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
86987+ 4762 | 15:09 Sète station | 2h09 | 17:18 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
876421 · 876260 | 16:09 Sète station | 2h27 | 18:36 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Sète to Toulouse run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 183 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 183 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 4:28 |
Last train 21:10 |
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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 Sète 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 Sète to Toulouse trains use the Sète to Toulouse Matabiau station pair, with some services arriving at Montaudran. Use this guide to compare Sète and Toulouse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sète is 1 km from Sète city centre. Public transport options include:
Sète has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Grand Bleu, La Marine
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Sète. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sète. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sète: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sète: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sète: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de Paris, Hotel L'Orque Bleue, Hotel Azur.
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.
Montaudran is 4 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Montaudran has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montaudran.
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.
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