Ax-les-Thermes: A Pyrenean Spa Town

Getting There

• Walking

  From the Ax-les-Thermes train station, the town center is approximately a 10-minute walk. Exit the station and walk along Avenue Théophile Delcassé towards the town. Continue onto Place Roussel, which is in the heart of Ax-les-Thermes, where you'll find shops and services. The Bassin des Ladres is located a short walk from Place Roussel. There is a free city shuttle that runs daily from July 5 to August 31, between 10 AM - 1 PM and 3 PM - 7 PM with stops at Gare SNCF and Square Delcassé.

• Public Transport

  From Toulouse-Matabiau station, a direct train to Ax-les-Thermes takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. From the Ax-les-Thermes train station, the town center is approximately a 10-minute walk. A free city shuttle operates daily from July 5 to August 31, between 10 AM - 1 PM and 3 PM - 7 PM with stops at Gare SNCF and Square Delcassé. Train tickets from Toulouse to Ax-les-Thermes can start from €1 if booked in advance. A bus from Toulouse to Ax-les-Thermes takes approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes and costs €21-€30.

• Driving

  From Toulouse, take the A61 motorway towards Pamiers, then continue on the N20 towards Ax-les-Thermes. The drive is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. As you enter Ax-les-Thermes, follow the signs to the town center. Parking is available in several locations, including Place du Breilh (paid parking) and Parking gratuit du Couloubrou (free parking). Parking at Place du Breilh costs €25 for 12 hours of parking. There is a free 1/2 hour of parking per day and per vehicle, but a ticket must be taken. The post-parking fee is €25.