Fastest way from Paris to Toulouse: Flight, about 1h 15min (from €40). Cheapest: Bus, from €19 (about 7h 59min – 9h 25min). Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 12, 2026): Transavia France, Air France, EasyJet Europe; main departure point: Paris Orly Airport.
Distance: 588 km. Data updated on .
There are 2 ways to get from Paris to Toulouse
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📍By bus: Paris-Bercy Seine coach station (28 avenue du Général de Gaulle), main hub for FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus, with waiting area, limited lockers, cafés and restrooms. By plane: Paris-Orly (ORY), with direct flights to Toulouse-Blagnac.
🚇Bercy: metro line 14 or 6 to Bercy, about 15-20 minutes from the centre, ticket around €2.50. Orly: metro line 14 to Aéroport d'Orly (about 30 minutes from the centre), roughly €11-13, or tram T7 from Villejuif.
⏰Plane: several direct Orly–Toulouse flights daily, about 1h20 flight time, roughly 6am to 9pm. Bus: a few daily departures, often evening or overnight, taking 9 to 11 hours.
Local experiences, must-see sights and activities selected for you
MUST-SEE
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Place du Capitole and Its Keep
The beating heart of the Pink City, the square is dominated by the 18th-century City Hall. Enter for free to see the Henri IV courtyard and the Salle des Illustres with its monumental paintings (open weekdays, until about 5pm). Come at dusk, when the brick turns rosy.
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Basilica of Saint-Sernin and Crypt
The largest surviving Romanesque church in Europe, UNESCO-listed as part of the Saint-James pilgrim routes. The nave is free; the crypt and ambulatory, with their reliquaries, cost around 3€. Avoid mass times and allow 45 minutes for your visit.
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Cité de l'Espace and Aeronautics
Toulouse is Europe's aerospace capital. The Cité de l'Espace (from around 25€) features full-scale models, including Ariane 5, and a planetarium. For aeronautics, Airbus factory tours or Aeroscopia must be booked online several days ahead, especially in summer.
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Pont Neuf and Garonne Quays
Completed in 1632, the Pont Neuf is the city's oldest bridge. Cross it toward Saint-Cyprien for the best view of the brick quays. Aim for sunset, when the Garonne reflects orange hues. A free 30-minute walk.
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Cassoulet at Marché Victor Hugo
The covered market (closed Mondays) gathers producers of Toulouse sausage, duck and cheeses. Upstairs, small restaurants serve authentic cassoulet for roughly 15 to 20€. Arrive before 12:30pm to get a table, as Saturday lunch is very popular.
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Cycling the Canal du Midi
This UNESCO-listed 17th-century canal offers a plane-tree-shaded cycle path from the city center. Rent a bike through VélôToulouse or a shop, from about 10€ a day. Ride to the Castanet lock for a 20 km round trip.
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Couvent des Jacobins and Its Palm Pillar
A masterpiece of southern Gothic, this 13th-century convent houses a central pillar whose twelve ribs fan out like a palm tree. The cloister costs about 5€ to visit. Stand in the middle of the nave and look up; the stained glass is superb late morning.
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Pierre-Baudis Japanese Garden
Lesser known to visitors, this Zen garden in Compans-Caffarelli is a calm haven with a pond, wooden bridge and tea pavilion. Free entry, open year-round. Come early in the morning or in autumn for the maple colors, and bring a picnic.
How long to visit Toulouse?
2 to 3 days
Plan 2 to 3 days in Toulouse: spend day one in the historic centre (Capitole, Saint-Sernin basilica, Jacobins convent, Garonne riverbanks), and day two at the Cité de l'espace, Les Abattoirs or along the Canal du Midi. With a third day, add a day trip to Albi or Carcassonne. Stay near the centre, as everything is reachable on foot or by metro.
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