Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Basel SBB

🇫🇷 Toulouse Matabiau → 🇨🇭 Basel SBB

Straight-line Distance

647 km

NE (45.3°)

Rail Distance

~841 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~3h 10m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

150.0 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 14.3 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 164.3 kg

Taking the train saves 150.0 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Toulouse Matabiau
🇨🇭

Destination

Basel SBB

Journey Tips

Toulouse to Basel takes around 6 hours via Lyon on TGV Inoui. SNCF operates the main services with one change at Lyon Part-Dieu for most connections.

Scenic Highlight

The TGV sweeps through Languedoc towards the Rhône corridor and then Burgundy before the Alsatian plain and Rhine bend announce arrival in Basel.

Booking Tip

Book early on SNCF.com. This long domestic-international journey benefits from a through-ticket. Check whether Lyria or SNCF/SBB jointly issue the Basel segment.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Basel SBB

🇨🇭 Aigle 145 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 67 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 136 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 165 km 🇮🇹 Milan 260 km

Also from Toulouse Matabiau

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 563 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 693 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 570 km 🇨🇭 Sion 548 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 523 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Toulouse Matabiau to Basel SBB takes approximately 3h 10m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~841 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Toulouse Matabiau to Basel SBB is approximately 841 km (647 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Toulouse Matabiau to Basel SBB emits approximately 14.3 kg of CO2, compared to 164.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 150.0 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Toulouse Matabiau to Basel SBB typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Toulouse Matabiau and Basel SBB.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27