Welcome to Montauban! Whether you’re coming from far away or nearby, there are several transport options available to get you to the city of Ingres and take part in the 400 Coups Chess Festival.
🚗 By Car
Montauban is ideally located at the crossroads of the major motorways in the south-west:
- A20 (L’Occitane) : Connecting Paris to Toulouse, it takes you directly to Montauban.
- A62 (Autoroute des Deux Mers) : Between Bordeaux and Toulouse, this is the main access route if you are coming from the Atlantic coast or the west.
The city is easily accessible, and the RN20 also runs through it.
👥 Carpooling
Pour un voyage économique, écologique et convivial, le covoiturage est une excellente solution !
- For an economical, eco-friendly, and friendly trip, carpooling is an excellent solution!
- Platforms such as BlaBlaCar offer many routes to Montauban, particularly from cities such as Toulouse (about 30-40 minutes away), Bordeaux, and Paris.
- It’s also an opportunity to meet other chess enthusiasts!
🚂 By Train
Montauban Ville-Bourbon train station is a central hub, well served by the national rail network:
- TGV (InOui/Ouigo) : Montauban is on the Paris-Toulouse line. The TGV Atlantique takes you to the capital in a few hours (around 4 hours 45 minutes).
- Intercités Trains and TER : There are many regular connections between Montauban and major regional cities (Toulouse, Bordeaux, Brive, etc.).
🚌 By Bus
Several bus companies (such as FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus) serve Montauban, often offering the most competitive fares. Be sure to compare prices and travel times to find the option that suits you best.
✈️ By Plane
If you are coming from further afield, the nearest airport is Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport (TLS).
There are frequent connections to Montauban from many French and European cities.
- Montauban is only about 30-40 minutes by car (or taxi/private hire vehicle) from the airport.
- You can also consider taking a bus or carpool from the airport to Montauban.