Toulouse - Travel Information Getting around (and to) Toulouse

The city is connected well by various mode of transportation like bus service, train and metro services.

By Bus :
A shuttle bus (Les Courriers de La Garonne) leaves the airport for the centre of Toulouse every 20 minutes on weekdays and at a reduced frequency at weekends and cost approximately 25 FRF / 3.81 EUR single, 40 FRF / 6,09 EUR day return.
Apart from the airport shuttle bus, which is privately run and is detailed under the airport section, the main bus route covers the route 1 which covers a circular route along the main boulevards (passing by the Conference location, the Centre de Congres Pierre Baudis
Tickets and prices are the same as for the metro. At the airport, tickets are sold at the shuttle bus desk (Phone: +33 5 34 60 64 00) situated outside the terminal building in front of car park PO on the arrivals level (Porte C).
The last departure of this service is shortly after the arrival of the last plane of the day (11.30 p.m).
The shuttle service that runs from the city to the airport starts at 5.20 a.m from the bus station. Note: Tickets should be bought on board while traveling.

By Taxis
Taxis are plentiful in Toulouse. As a result, taxi ranks are located strategically throughout the city centre; the ones at Place Wilson, Place Esquirol, and Matabiau railway station are available day and night, while those at Place Jeanne d'Arc, Place St Cyprien, and Toulouse-Blagnac airport are usually available until early or late evening. Taxis depart from between Halls 1 and 2 on the Arrivals level (Porte C).
Approximate fares to/from the city centre are 120 FRF / 18.29 EUR during the day and 150 FRF / 22.86 EUR at night.
In addition, there are a number of car rental companies based at the airport. Their offices are located in Hall 2 in the Arrivals lounge.

By Train
The railway station (Gare Matabiau) is situated about 15 minutes’ walk from Place Wilson and the city centre. It is well connected to both bus services and the metro (Marengo-SNCF stop) – an underground passageway provides immediate access to the metro system. In addition to its normal ticket desks there is a special information centre which includes an international desk. The station has a reasonable selection of fast-food outlets plus a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. For visitors arriving in Toulouse, a small Tourist Office has recently been opened at the station.
Train tickets can be bought at the railway station or at a number of retailers in the city, including the Espace Esquirol at Place Esquirol. In addition, tickets to certain destinations can be bought at reduced prices if purchased a week before traveling.

By Metro
The ultra-sophisticated metro, the underground systems – is clean, comfortable, and efficient. However, the system consists of just one line of 15 stations, from Jolimont to Basso-Cambo, which takes around 18 minutes.
There is a metro stop at the railway station (Marengo-SNCF), which makes the system handy for anyone arriving in the city, with stops at Jean Jaurès (for Place Wilson and the Boulevards) and Capitole (for Place du Capitole and Rue Alsace Lorraine). The network is open from 5.00 a.m to midnight, 0.42 a.m Fridays and Saturdays (the last train leaves at 0.12 a.m from each terminus).Trains run every 2 minutes during rush hour, every 4 minutes out of rush hour and every 6 minutes at night.
Tickets can be bought at machines (instructions available in English) at metro stations – though many stations do not have ticket counters.