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 57 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 Perpignan, about 2 h 30 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 57 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 30 min | Bus |
| Bordeaux · France | 209 km | 2 h 55 min | Bus |
| Montpellier · France | 195 km | 2 h 45 min | Bus |
| Clermont-Ferrand · France | 272 km | 6 h 20 min | Bus |
| Perpignan · France | 155 km | 2 h 30 min | Bus |
| Nîmes · France | 235 km | 3 h 40 min | Bus |
| Bayonne · France | 236 km | 4 h 5 min | Bus |
| Pau · France | 150 km | 2 h 30 min | Bus |
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 of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Toulouse → Montpellier | 2 h 45 min |
| Montpellier → Perpignan | 1 h 45 min |
| Perpignan → Toulouse | 2 h 30 min |
Toulouse → Barcelona → Perpignan → Toulouse
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Toulouse, 2 nights in Barcelona, 1 night in Perpignan
- About 10 h 25 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Toulouse → Barcelona | 5 h 30 min |
| Barcelona → Perpignan | 2 h 25 min |
| Perpignan → Toulouse | 2 h 30 min |
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.
Direct low-cost flights to Toulouse
Airports with direct flights to Toulouse, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
France 10
AjaccioBastiaBrestCaenFigariLilleNantesParisRennesStrasbourg
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 30 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 of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Toulouse?
From 57 airports in 16 countries, including London, Paris and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Toulouse is cheap.