Cost to drive from Toulouse to Bordeaux
Driving from Toulouse to Bordeaux covers 245 km (152 miles) and takes about 2h 41min without stops. At the latest average price in each country along the way, the fuel for the trip costs about €38 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Where the petrol money goes
The 17 L a typical petrol car burns on this drive, priced where it is burned.
Tolls and vignettes: not included — we hold no verified toll tariffs for France, and we don't guess them.
Petrol, diesel or electric — priced for your car
Pick the kind of car you drive and whether you are coming back. Prices are the average across every country on the route.
Driving Toulouse → Bordeaux in a family car, electric costs €27.98 less than petrol — 73% of the bill.
Toulouse vs Bordeaux: which end is cheaper?
Both ends of this route draw on the same regional averages — the comparison below shows what that means at the pump.
What if fuel prices move?
Booking this drive for later in the year? Pump prices swing with crude, season and tax changes — here is the same 245 km in a typical petrol car at four price levels.
Cheapest fuel before you leave Toulouse
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Toulouse, out of 72 that report a price. Local median €2.164 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €8.70.
- 12 km€1.990Filling station55 Boulevard de Suisse
- 24 km€1.990Filling station65 Route D Agde
- 34 km€1.990Filling station6 Avenue du Goupe Morhange
- 47 km€1.990Filling station10 Boulevard de Thibaud
- 58 km€1.990Filling station16 Avenue de Fronton
Cheapest fuel when you arrive in Bordeaux
The cheapest forecourts within 15 km of Bordeaux, out of 75 that report a price. Local median €2.117 — filling 50 litres at the cheapest rather than the middle of the market saves about €6.35.
- 12 km€1.990Filling station1 Quai de Paludate
- 22 km€1.990Filling station2 Bd du President Wilson
- 33 km€1.990Filling station116 Quai de la Souys
- 43 km€1.990Filling station127 Cours du Medoc
- 53 km€1.990Filling station140 Boulevard Godard
Your car's mpg, tank and fuel level — plus tolls, route options and the cheapest stops.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving route between Toulouse and Bordeaux (245 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, work out how far it runs in each country, and price the fuel a typical car burns in each one at that place's latest published average. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the trip planner for your exact numbers, or check prices on the France fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest fuel in Toulouse?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Toulouse is charging €1.990 for petrol 95, against a local median of €2.164 across 72 stations that report a price — about €8.70 on a 50-litre fill.
Where is the cheapest fuel in Bordeaux?
The cheapest forecourt within 15 km of Bordeaux is charging €1.990 for petrol 95, against a local median of €2.117 across 75 stations that report a price — about €6.35 on a 50-litre fill.
How much does it cost to drive from Toulouse to Bordeaux?
The drive is 245 km (152 miles) and takes about 2h 41min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €38.23 in an average petrol car, €34.49 in a diesel, and €10.14 in an electric car, using the latest average price in each country along the way.
How far is it from Toulouse to Bordeaux in miles and km?
About 152 miles or 245 kilometres by road — roughly 2h 41min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Toulouse or Bordeaux?
Both ends use the same regional prices on this route.
How many times will I need to fill up between Toulouse and Bordeaux?
None on the way. The drive needs about 17.2 L of petrol and a typical 55 L tank covers roughly 786 km, so one full tank at the start does the whole trip.
Is it cheaper to drive or fly from Toulouse to Bordeaux?
On fuel alone the drive costs about €38 one way, and that cost splits across everyone in the car — with €10 each for four people, which is where driving usually wins. Against that, the drive takes 2h 41min without stops, and a fair comparison also counts tolls, parking, wear and any overnight stay.
What will this trip cost if fuel prices change?
At today's prices the petrol is about €38. A 10% rise takes it to €42, a 25% rise to €48, and a 10% fall to €34. Prices here refresh as each source publishes, so this page always reflects the latest figures.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Set the vehicle type on this page for an instant estimate, or open the FuelWide trip planner with your car's fuel economy, tank size and how full it is — it prices the drive state by state and suggests where refuelling is cheaper (state averages in the US, individual forecourt prices where a country publishes them).
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are the latest published averages for each country on the route (sources named on each price page); efficiency and electricity rates are typical estimates, and tolls are not included unless listed above. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.