Abstract: A tube coupling for use in a vacuum cleaner includes a first tubular part and a second tubular part, which parts can be coupled to and separated from one another. The first part includes a locking member which is movable from a first position, in which the locking member locks the second part relative to the first part, to a second position, in which the locking member releases the second part. The first part further comprises a slide which cooperates with the locking member, the locking member being moved to the second position if the slide is moved parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first part in a direction away from the second part. In this way, a force exerted on the slide to unlock the parts and a force exerted on the first part to separate the parts from one another are oriented in the same direction, as a result of which the tube coupling is very easy to handle. In a special embodiment the slide of the tube coupling is a grip held by the user when the parts are to be uncoupled.