Toulouse Airport Train and Terminal

Airport Bus Toulouse

Toulouse is the capital of the Occitanie region on the southwest of France. The city’s airport is situated 6.5 km northwest of Toulouse and is partially situated in Blagnac (Toulouse – Blagnac airport). Last year the airport counted almost 8 million passengers.

How to get from Toulouse Airport to Toulouse

Bus

There are many public bus lines run by city company ‘Tisseo’ which take will take you from the city center to the airport and vice-versa. The journey takes 20 – 30 minutes, depending on the traffic.

  • Bus nr. 25: Blagnac Emile Zola – Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
  • Bus nr. 30: Fenouillet Centre Commercial – Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
  • Bus nr. 66: Toulouse St Cyprien – Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

Bus of the General Council of Haute Garonne: This line nr. 88 goes from Grenade, Ondes, Merville, Seilh, Beauzelle, Blagnac to Toulouse airport. A single ticket costs 2,00 €. The first bus goes from the Grenade at 07:00 a.m. and the last one at 20:10 from the airport.

Airport Shuttle

The shuttle goes every 20 minutes from 05:00 a.m. to 00:15 a.m. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes and the shuttle has 4 stops.

  • The bus stop at the airport is at the ground floor at the C2 gate, in the arrivals area.
  • The bus drives every day expect on the 1st May.
  • One way ticket costs 8,00 €, the return ticket is 15,00 €.
  • The tickets cannot be bought online.

Airport Toulouse

Train

Next to the airport is a train station for a T2 line. The train will take you to city center in 20 – 30 minutes for the price of 8,00 € per direction, but you can get some discount if you are a child, student, senior citizen or a person with disabilities.

  • It follows the route: Arènes – Palais de Justice – Airport.
  • First departure from the Arènes is at 05:35 a.m. and at 05:57 a.m. from the airport.
  • Last departure from the airport is at 23:58 (00:20 on Fri and Sat) and at 23:30 from the Palais de Justice.

Taxi services

If you want to avoid crowds in public transport and don’t feel like dragging your luggage around, you can always take a taxi to city center. Taxis are located on the ground level in the arrivals area between gate B3 and C1. The approximated fare is 22,00 € to the center.

Transfer

There are several companies offering transfer from the airport to the city. However, you risk the possibility of your driver not showing up or coming too late so it could happen that you wait a while at the airport. The prices are similar to those of taking a taxi, which is much reliable mean of transportation.

Renting a car at Toulouse airport

If you prefer reaching and exploring the city by yourself, you should rent a car online or do it on the spot: most of the car-rental companies like Goldcar, Sixt and Goldcar are situated in the public area of the airport, Hall B or C.

Renting a bus at Toulouse airport

If you planned a holiday with a larger group of friends or relatives, one car may not be enough so you should consider renting a bus.

From TLS to Lourdes

There is no direct line between TLS and Lourdes, first you have to take the (shuttle) bus or train to the city center, and there climb on board on the train to Lourdes. The first train from Toulouse-Matabiau to Lourdes is at 06:00 a.m and arrives there 2:44 hours later. The ticket costs 26,80 €.

From TLS to Andorra

If you wish to visit Andorra or planning a ski holiday there, Toulouse is one of the most convenient airports to get there. The NOVATEL company will get you there: it stops both at the Matabiau train station and at the airport. The buses depart at: 10:30, 15:00 and 19:00.

Toulouse - Hpital de La Grave et Pont Saint-Pierre

Accommodation

FAQ – bus and transport from Toulouse airport

I arrive late at the airport. Will it be a problem for me to get to the city?

No, there are many bus and train lines running until midnight and in early hours, but in case you miss all of them, you can take a cab for a reasonable price of approximately 22,00 €.

I have an early morning departure from the airport, are there any airport hotels I can stay at?

Of course, you can find (and even book online in advance) hotels like FastHotel Toulouse Blagnac Airport within the distance of 1.2 km from the airport or Radisson Blu Hotel, also nearby (1.4 km). They offer 24 hour desk, free Wi-Fi and cozy accommodation.

I would like to spend one day in Toulouse in between flights. Is that possible?

Yes, of course. The best way to do so is to take the bus or train which take you directly from the airport to the city centre and is the most convenient way of transportation. Since there is no luggage storage at the airport, you can leave it at the train station where you can find one while you explore the city.

I am continuing my journey outside Toulouse. Are there any direct lines from the airport to other cities?

No, if you want to explore places outside Toulouse, first you have to come to the city center from the airport and there you switch to bus or train for some other destinations, e.g. Lourdes, Paris, Lyon, Nice, Montpellier and even Andorra.

Can I exchange the money at the airport to pay for my transfer?

Yes, there are several exchange offices and ATMs at the airport, working 24/7, but it would be better to exchange the money before the trip and have some euros on you since the rate will be a lot higher on the spot and no currency other than euro is accepted.

  4Comments

  1. Cecilia   •  

    Next year I have a group of 29 Pax will transfer from Toulouse airport to Toulouse Train Station, please advise Me, better have reserve 1 public bus for my group or take normal public bus.
    Need your response asap
    Thank you so much

    • Maja   •  

      Dear Cecilia,

      renting a bus for a group of 29 pax would definitely be a more comfortable experience than a public transport since the latter can be crowded. So, in order to avoid the hassle, we suggest you check the transfer options.

      Best regards,
      Maja, GBB Team

  2. Robert Meyer   •  

    Hello, I’m wondering what the best way is to bring my bicycle from the Toulouse Blagnac Airport to Toulouse City center? I want to use public transportation. Options by bus, tra, or train would be appreciated. Thank you for this service.

    • Maja   •  

      Hi Robert,

      unfortunately, we don’t have such information. We suggest you contact the public transportation company Tisseo to give you the exact information about transporting bicycles.

      Best,
      GBB Team

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