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Fabulous France, there’s nothing quite like it, but if you’re happy to settle for just one city then you’re doing France wrong! The right way to do it, if you ask us, is to opt for this terrific train route from Toulouse to Paris. Just 4.5 hours by train et voilà, you’ll have discovered two different parts of France sans stress, traffic jams or panicked airport security checks, magnifique.
Want to make your travel experience even more pleasant? Choose a TGV high-speed train and enjoy at-seat power sockets, free WiFi, plenty of legroom and much more on board.
Once you step off your train in Paris, don’t miss your chance to add icons like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and Louvre to your trip, as well as a pain au chocolat or two! Discover a French fantasy and get your cheap train tickets from Toulouse to Paris with us.
| First train | 6:10 am | |
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| Last train | 10:45 pm | |
| Departure station | Toulouse | |
| Arrival station | Paris | |
| Journey time | From 4h 29m | |
| Distance | 365 miles (588 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From $23.42 | |
| Train and bus operators | ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus, OUIGO, SNCF Voyageurs, Trenitalia |
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
OUIGO is the low-cost, high-speed train service operated by the French national train company SNCF. Despite having only one class on board, OUIGO trains offer the same comfort as Second Class seats on TGV trains, although OUIGO tickets are only available to purchase online. To make your journey as smooth as possible, arrive at least 30 minutes before departure and bear in mind that there's an additional fee for bringing a suitcase with you, having a seat with power sockets and travelling with a stroller/buggy.
OUIGO comes with only one class, Standard Class, which is the equivalent of TGV's Second Class. On board you'll find WiFi and a café-bar (on services in Spain). There may be a trolley service on Train Classique services in France. You can pay extra to guarantee a seat with a power outlet, as not all seats currently have one.
What baggage limits are there? | One piece of hand baggage (36 x 27 x 15 cm) and one piece of cabin baggage (55 x 35 x 25 cm) can be taken onboard. You can take additional or larger bags with you (max. 30kg) for an extra fee or by paying for OUIGO Plus. |
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What food and drink is available? | On OUIGO trains in France: an at-seat service of snacks is available on Train classique services. This service is not available on high-speed OUIGO trains. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | WiFi (OUIFI) and an entertainment portal (OUIFUN) are available at an additional cost. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | For OUIGO trains in France: Passengers under 12 years old pay a fixed price for tickets all year round - €5 for journeys on Train classique services, and €8 for high speed services. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | You can take your bicycle on board OUIGO trains if you add the 'Bike' option onto your ticket for an additional fee of at least €5. Your bike must be folded or dismantled and placed in a storage bag for transport. |
Can I bring pets on board? | Pets are only allowed on board OUIGO trains if the 'Pets' option is added to your ticket at the time of booking. (1 pet per adult, per booking, €10 per pet.) |
What special assistance is available? | For disabled passengers or those with reduced mobility, you can request assistance through 'Accès Plus'. With this service, a member of staff will meet you at the station and help you get to your seat on the train. To book assistance, contact Accès Plus after you book your tickets (and no later than 48 hours before your train is due to depart). |
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