Driving from Barcelona to Toulouse
Toulouse lies 253 km (157 mi) north of Barcelona, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 52 min without stops, over roughly 309 km (192 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Barcelona | Toulouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | France |
| Population | 1.7 million | 511,684 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 150 m (492 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 08001–08080 | 31000–31999 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Toulouse
Crossing from Spain into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book car hire from Barcelona to Toulouse
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Staying in Toulouse
Our booking partner lists 249 places to stay in Toulouse. Of the 146 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (68), and 1 are five-star. Across 153 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 169,793 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Toulouse
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Common questions
How far is Toulouse from Barcelona?
253 km (157 mi) in a straight line, north of Barcelona; by road roughly 309 km (192 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Toulouse by car?
About 3 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Toulouse?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Toulouse?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Toulouse?
Our booking partner lists 249 places to stay in Toulouse, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.