Stade Ernest-Wallon is the home ground of Stade Toulousain in Toulouse, and a match-day trip from Montauban can combine a direct train with local transport. From a hotel in Montauban, Montauban Ville Bourbon station is about 11 minutes by car or 51 minutes on foot.
- Stadium: Stade Ernest-Wallon, home of Stade Toulousain.
- Train: Direct trains run from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Toulouse Matabiau; examples take 35–50 minutes.
- Match-day shuttle: Tisséo provides a free shuttle between Barrière de Paris metro station and the stadium on Stade Toulousain match days.
- Entry: You need a valid access ticket or specific authorization to enter.
Where Stade Ernest-Wallon is
Stade Ernest-Wallon is Stade Toulousain’s home ground in Toulouse. The stadium is served by Tisséo’s match-day shuttle from Barrière de Paris metro station, and cycling is another option: club information identifies cycle paths to the stadium and bike stations at the venue and near parking C.
If you are arranging the Montauban end of the trip, how to get from Montauban station to the city and hotel area can help with that part of your plans.
How do you get from Montauban to Stade Ernest-Wallon?
A direct train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Toulouse Matabiau is one way to make the journey. SNCF Connect shows examples taking 35–50 minutes; the rail distance is 47 km, and the quickest journey shown takes 35 minutes. Timetables can change, so check SNCF Connect before setting out.
From Toulouse, Tisséo runs a free shuttle between Barrière de Paris metro station and Stade Ernest-Wallon on every Stade Toulousain match day. The shuttle departs from Barrière de Paris on metro line B. You can also use VelôToulouse cycle paths, with station 287 at the stadium and station 308 at the entrance to parking C.
If you are flying, how to get from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Montauban can help you plan the airport leg.
Driving is another possibility, but parking around the stadium is very limited. Toulouse Olympique recommends arriving early or considering carpooling, two-wheeled transport or public transport.
If you plan to drive, how to get around Montauban by car and find parking covers the starting end of the trip.
Match-day entry and stadium rules
You need a valid access ticket or specific authorization to enter Stade Ernest-Wallon. Keep your ticket available to show if asked; identification may also be required for named tickets or tickets bought with a discount.
Security checks may include a pat-down and a visual inspection of hand luggage. Refusing a check can mean denied entry or removal from the stadium. Leaving the stadium counts as a final exit, so plan to stay inside once you enter.
The stadium ticket office is open Monday to Friday, 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–17:30, according to Stade Toulousain’s ticketing information. For match-day access and parking details, check the official Stade Toulousain site before you go.
Planning the return journey
Plan your trip back around the match-day shuttle and your train from Toulouse Matabiau. The free shuttle operates on Stade Toulousain match days between the stadium and Barrière de Paris metro station; leave time to reach the station and check your train’s departure with SNCF Connect.
For a car-based trip, limited parking makes the return worth planning before match day. Toulouse Olympique recommends public transport, carpooling or two-wheeled transport as alternatives to relying on parking around Ernest-Wallon.
FAQs
Is Stade Ernest-Wallon the home stadium of Stade Toulousain?
Yes. Stade Ernest-Wallon is the home ground of Stade Toulousain.
Is there a free shuttle to Stade Ernest-Wallon on match days?
Yes. Tisséo provides a free shuttle between Barrière de Paris metro station and the stadium on every Stade Toulousain match day.
Can you enter the stadium without a ticket?
Entry requires a valid access ticket or specific authorization.
Is parking available around the stadium?
Parking around Ernest-Wallon is very limited. Toulouse Olympique recommends arriving early or choosing another mode of transport.