One day in Albi

Getting to Albi

Whether traveling by car or train, Albi is the ideal day trip from Toulouse. I advise taking the train because it is less stressful and ultimately cheaper. The trip takes the same amount of time either way. The train from Toulose Matabiau Gare takes less than an hour, and the landscape is absolutely lovely.

Albi-Ville

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Albi has two train stations: Albi-Madeleine and Albi-Ville. Albi-Ville is the best option to visit the historic city center. They’re on different sides of the river, and it’s a long walk from one to another, so you’ll lose a lot of time (and possibly your train) if you go to the wrong train station.

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My train tickets cost 14,40 euros and 7,20 euros, respectively. The cost of tickets varies depending on the time of day and typically decreases throughout the day. There’s also a 50% discount for people under 30.

You can buy your tickets on the official website or at the train station.

www.sncf-connect.com

Please always validate your ticket on the orange machines before boarding the train! It’s such an easy thing, and you’ll have to pay a fine if you didn’t do it beforehand. Since it is frequently checked on trains along with the tickets, keep your ID close by.

Albi, Parking Bondidou

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Besides being the closest parking lot to the cathedral, this is a good photo spot. Although it is nearly impossible to photograph the entirety of Sainte-Cécile due to its size, you can do so from here. You will probably walk by this spot coming from the train station too.

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Albi’s center is very walkable, so I didn’t use any public transportation.