Travelling to Toulouse

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Best day trips from Toulouse

The most popular day trips from Toulouse are Montauban, Albi, Cité de Carcassonne, Castres and Foix. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from Toulouse on Omio.

A view of Montauban

Day trip from Toulouse to Montauban

Why visit Montauban for the day?

Montauban is known for its pink-brick old town, arcaded squares and relaxed setting on the Tarn. Its historic centre and the Ingres Bourdelle Museum give the city a strong artistic and southern character.

How to get from Toulouse to Montauban?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Montauban among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £5.

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A view of Albi

Day trip from Toulouse to Albi

Why visit Albi for the day?

Albi is known for its red-brick old centre, crowned by Sainte-Cécile Cathedral above the Tarn. UNESCO-listed streets and the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum give the city a historic, distinctly southern character.

How to get from Toulouse to Albi?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Albi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £7.

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A view of Cité de Carcassonne

Day trip from Toulouse to Cité de Carcassonne

Why visit Cité de Carcassonne for the day?

Cité de Carcassonne is a fortified medieval citadel in southern France, famed for its double walls and towers. Its narrow lanes, stone buildings and hilltop setting give it a strongly historic atmosphere.

How to get from Toulouse to Cité de Carcassonne?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Cité de Carcassonne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £13.

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A view of Castres

Day trip from Toulouse to Castres

Why visit Castres for the day?

Castres is a riverside town in southern France known for its colourful houses along the Agout. With a compact old centre and ties to Jean Jaurès and Goya, it feels like a working market town with a calm local rhythm.

How to get from Toulouse to Castres?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Castres among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £2, and a train costs an average of £9.

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A view of Foix

Day trip from Toulouse to Foix

Why visit Foix for the day?

Foix is a small historic town in southern France, known for the hilltop Château de Foix and its Pyrenean setting. Its medieval core and relaxed riverside atmosphere give it a distinctly provincial character.

How to get from Toulouse to Foix?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Foix among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £17.

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About Toulouse

Toulouse is a beautiful destination in south-west France that is well worth discovering. The city was one of the birthplaces of modern photography, is a passionate rugby town, and has a lively arts scene – as well as close proximity to some of the finest wineries in the world. On the ground, Toulouse is simply a joy to explore, as you wander around the atmospheric cobbled streets around the Place de la Capitole.

Quick Guide to Toulouse

  • Must know: The major arrival point when travelling to Toulouse is Blagnac Airport, which is around 7 kilometres north-west of the city itself. Airport shuttle buses leave every 20 minutes and take 20 minutes to reach the Place de la Capitole.
  • Must See: The Cité de l'Espace space museum, the fine Romanesque church of St Sernin and the artworks of the Musée des Augustins.
  • Must Do: Be sure to try a cassoulet or Toulouse sausage – and wash it down with a full bodies red wine from the Gaillac region.
  • Did You Know: Toulouse is named 'the pink city' due to the rose-colored bricks used for most of the buildings.

Arriving in Toulouse

Travelling to Toulouse is simple. Upon arrival by plane, take the shuttle bus to the centre of town or buses 25, 30, 66 or 88. It is also possible to travel to Toulouse via high speed TGV. In that case, travellers arrive at Matabiau station, which is on the city Metro network, and is walking distance from city centre hotels.

Traveling around Toulouse

Getting around Toulouse is relatively hassle free due to the combination of Metro, bus and tram services. All of them are covered by Tissio group tickets. Single tickets can be bought on the buses, some of which keep going until 1:00 a.m. In addition, sight-seers can take advantage of a free shuttle bus around the central attractions, which runs Monday to Saturday. Cyclists can also use the VeloToulouse service. If you do rent a bike, be sure to pick up a map of the town’s cycle paths from a tourist office.

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