More cities in one trip from Toulouse
Toulouse (France) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 63 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. One of them is in another country (Spain). The most searched are Barcelona, Bordeaux and Montpellier; the quickest to reach is Pau, about 2 h 30 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 63 airports with direct flights
- 2 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Toulouse
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona · Spain | 255 km | 5 h 40 min | Bus |
| Bordeaux · France | 209 km | 2 h 55 min | Bus |
| Montpellier · France | 195 km | 2 h 50 min | Bus |
| Clermont-Ferrand · France | 272 km | about 5 h | Bus or train |
| Perpignan · France | 155 km | 3 h | Bus |
| Nîmes · France | 235 km | 3 h 45 min | Bus |
| Bayonne · France | 236 km | 4 h 5 min | Bus |
| Pau · France | 150 km | 2 h 30 min | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Toulouse
Land in Toulouse, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Toulouse → Montpellier → Perpignan → Toulouse
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Toulouse, 2 nights in Montpellier, 1 night in Perpignan
- About 7 h 40 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Toulouse → Montpellier | 2 h 50 min |
| Montpellier → Perpignan | 1 h 50 min |
| Perpignan → Toulouse | 3 h |
Toulouse → Barcelona → Perpignan → Toulouse
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Toulouse, 2 nights in Barcelona, 1 night in Perpignan
- About 11 h 5 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Toulouse → Barcelona | 5 h 40 min |
| Barcelona → Perpignan | 2 h 25 min |
| Perpignan → Toulouse | 3 h |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in ToulouseFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in ToulouseEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Toulouse
Airports with direct flights to Toulouse, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
United Kingdom 5
Algeria 2
AlgiersOran
Belgium 1
Croatia 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Luxembourg 1
Malta 1
Poland 1
Senegal 1
Dakar
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Toulouse?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Barcelona, Bordeaux, Montpellier, Clermont-Ferrand, Perpignan, Nîmes, Bayonne and Pau. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Toulouse to Barcelona?
About 5 h 40 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 255 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Toulouse?
For Toulouse, Montpellier and Perpignan, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Toulouse, 2 nights in Montpellier, 1 night in Perpignan), with about 7 h 40 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Toulouse?
From 63 airports in 17 countries, including London, Paris and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Toulouse is cheap.