Toulouse Getting Around

Getting to/from Toulouse Airport
Toulouse Airport is just 7 miles from the city. Getting to Toulouse airport is easy. Regular shuttle buses connect the city centre with Toulouse airport. The journey takes about 20 minutes. Toulouse airport bus runs until about 23.30. City centre stops include Jean Jaurès, Jeanne d'Arc and Compans Caffarelli.

Getting around Toulouse
Toulouse is quite a big city but the main sights are in a compact central area. Toulouse public transport is exceptionally efficient. A useful free shuttle bus circles the historic centre of the city throughout the day from Monday to Saturday. Day and week passes are available for public transport. You can buy a carnet of 10 tickets. Validate tickets before boarding Toulouse public transport. Toulouse en Liberté pass offers discounts for museums, attractions and tours.

Walking
Most of the main Toulouse sights are in the historic heart of the city: a relatively compact area. Walking is the best way to enjoy the city’s beautiful architecture. The city has a relaxed spacious feel. Toulouse also has an exceptional amount of parks. Popular Toulouse walks include the banks of the Canal du Midi.

Bicycle
Cycling is very popular in Toulouse. The city is particularly cycle friendly. Toulouse has over 100 miles of cycle lanes. The tourist office provides maps of cycle lanes and cycle tours of the city. Toulouse provides extremely cheap bicycle hire. Look out for bicycle points at the Capitole and the bus station. The company that runs Toulouse public transport also rent out bicycles.

Metro
Toulouse metro is one of the most efficient in France. The metro is a fast and convenient way around the city. The city centre sights are especially well-served by metro stations. Toulouse metro runs from 05:00 until midnight (01.00 on Friday and Saturday night). Line A runs southwest-north east and the new Line B runs north-south.

Bus
A useful free shuttle bus circles the historic centre of the city throughout the day from Monday to Saturday. Around 60 Toulouse bus routes cover the entire city. Toulouse buses run until around 22.00, but several key Toulouse buses run until 01.00

Taxis
Toulouse taxis are a good way to cross town. Major taxi ranks can be found at the train station, Place Wilson and Place Esquirol. Toulouse taxis are metered. Taxis can be booked by phone for important journeys.

Boat trips
A Toulouse city break can enjoy popular cruises on the Garonne River and the Canal du Midi.

Toulouse sightseeing tours
Toulouse tourist office organises guided heritage tours on foot and by bus. Sightseeing buses circle the city.

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