How to travel from Toulouse to Barcelona

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Toulouse to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. 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 bus costs an average of €32, while a flight costs an average of €510.

Distance: 253 km

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6h 16m

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Compare ways to travel from Toulouse to Barcelona

Compare the available ways to get from Toulouse to Barcelona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Toulouse to Barcelona is a bus with an average price of €32.

This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Barcelona:

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Barcelona costing on average €33.

A bus is €478 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Barcelona costing on average €510.

The fastest way to travel from Toulouse to Barcelona is by train with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 25m.

Bus takes on average 6h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Toulouse and Barcelona including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Toulouse to Barcelona

How to get from Toulouse to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Toulouse to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6873+AVE09742
    1 transfer

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  • SNCF | Intercités4655+AVE09742
    1 transfer
  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 118786979+AVE09742
    1 transfer
  • TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 118786977+AVE09742
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
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  • Gipsyy134210930
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7417 · AF1148
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7415 · AF1148
    1 transfer
  • IberiaIB1194 · IB427
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Toulouse to Barcelona

Travel to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Toulouse to Barcelona.

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There are 3 options to travel between Toulouse and Barcelona including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Toulouse to Barcelona is a bus with an average price of €32.

This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Barcelona:

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Barcelona costing on average €33.

A bus is €478 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Barcelona costing on average €510.

The fastest way to travel from Toulouse to Barcelona is by train with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 25m.

Bus takes on average 6h 16m.

The Toulouse to Barcelona distance is approximately 253 km.
The average frequency per day from Toulouse to Barcelona is:
  • Around 29 trains per day.
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toulouse and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Toulouse to Barcelona:
  • Flights mostly depart from Toulouse Blagnac Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
  • Buses mostly depart from Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Toulouse to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe AVLO to go to Barcelona by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy to go to Barcelona by bus.
  • Travel with Air France, Iberia, KLM, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Vueling, Transavia France, BA Cityflyer, asl airlines, Amelia, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Norwegian Air Shuttle to go to Barcelona by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Toulouse to Barcelona:
  • 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy.
Omio customers who travel from Toulouse to Barcelona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelona and these popular destinations at a great price.
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