Getting to Toulon

from the U.S.

Here, you’ll find our recommended routes to Toulon. We’ve outlined the main airport options, & the easiest routes onward by train or bus.

Toulon, pronounced too-LOHN, with a nasal “ohn.”

This sunny beach town on the southern coast of France is where Paul-Noël grew up. People often ask, “Why would you ever leave?”—and we suspect you’ll be asking him too before the weekend is over

From the U.S., getting here will likely take a connection and probably a red-eye. So, thank you. Thank you for the time, effort, and expense it takes to make the trip. We don’t take it lightly, and we’re so grateful you’ll be there.

We can’t wait to welcome you.

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We recommend flying into Paris, Nice, or Marseille, and then taking a train or bus to Toulon.

Tip: Consider non-direct flights

Paris has the most direct flights from the U.S., but you’ll still need a ~4-hour train to reach Toulon. It may be easier to fly into Marseille or Nice instead.

For example, if you’re heading back to the U.S. shortly after brunch, consider departing from Marseille with a connection elsewhere in Europe (e.g., Lisbon), rather than crossing France to catch a direct flight out of Paris.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Train from the airport: There are a few trains every day directly from the airport to Toulon. You can search for trains departing from “Paris Aéroport Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle” and going to Toulon. Train tickets can be booked here and it’s typically a 4-hour trip.

Train from Gare de Lyon: There are lots of trains from Gare de Lyon (in the center of Paris) to Toulon everyday. We recommend you Taxi/Uber/Bolt from the airpot to Gare de Lyon (takes around 40min) and take a train to Toulon from there. Train tickets can be booked here and it’s typically a 4-hour trip.

Paris Orly Airport (ORY)

Train from Gare de Lyon: There are lots of trains from Gare de Lyon (in the center of Paris) to Toulon everyday (typically takes 4h). You can either Taxi/Uber/Bolt or take the metro line 14 from the airpot to Gare de Lyon (both take around 25min) and take a train to Toulon from there. Train tickets can be booked here and it is also typically a 4-hour trip.

The metro line 14 between Paris Orly and the Gare de Lyon is thanks to the 2024 Olympics! This makes the connection between the airport and the train station a bit simpler.

Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE)

Train from Nice Ville train station: There are many trains from Nice to Toulon every day and it typically takes 2h. To go from the airport to the train station you can either Taxi/Uber/Bolt (takes around 20min) or take the tramway (L2 line from the airport and stop at Jean Medecin station then 10min walk to Nice Ville train station - 40min total). Train tickets can be booked here.

Bus from the airport: There are a couple buses from the airport to Toulon everyday. It takes around 2h and you can book it here (there are other bus companies as well).

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

Train from Marseille Saint Charles train station: There are many trains from Marseille to Toulon every day and they typically take 1h. You can Taxi/Uber/Bolt from the airport to the train station (takes around 20min) and take a train to Toulon from there. Train tickets can be booked here.

Bus from the airport: there are a couple buses from the airport to Toulon every day. It takes around 1h and you can book it here (there are other bus companies as well).

Train tips

French trains are wonderful but Mia had a bit of a learning curve at first.* A few details are helpful to know ahead of time. Here are our best quick tips:

  • Trains run very punctually, so it’s worth arriving early. Boarding usually starts about 20–30 minutes before departure, once the voie (track) is announced.

  • Your ticket includes a specific voiture (car) and siège (seat). Trains can book up, so we recommend reserving in advance. If you book multiple tickets together, you’ll almost always be seated next to each other – unless it’s very last-minute.

  • Larger bags go on racks near the doors, and smaller bags can fit overhead. It’s all self-serve, so packing something you can comfortably lift is helpful.

  • Many trains have a café car, but options can be limited. We recommend grabbing a snack or sandwich at the station before boarding.

  • Some do, some don’t; so especially after a long flight, a portable battery pack is a great idea. (And remember, if there are outlets, they will be type C/E.)

  • Conductors check tickets both at boarding (there will be a turnstile before you walk onto the track) and onboard, so having it ready on your phone (or printed) will make things easy.

*Mia’s first Paris-Toulon train ride included Paul-Noël stepping away with the tickets… where Mia then had to navigate a slightly panicked conversation with the conductor proving the seats were theirs.