There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Albi by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
5h 43m€124–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus 706 / ...
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Millaubus
- Take the bus from MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF to ALBI - LIBEA Rascolbus 720
9h 1m€33–52Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rodezbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Rodez to Albi Madeleinetrain Ter
8h 9m€41–70Drive 369 km
- Drive from Lyon to Albicar 369 km
4h 58m€59–86Fly, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
4h 38m€64–256
Lyon to Albi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Albi is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Albi is to fly and train which takes 4h 38m and costs €60 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Albi. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at ALBI - LIBEA Rascol via Clermont-Ferrand and MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Albi. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Albi Ville via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Lyon and Albi is 635 km. The road distance is 369 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Albi without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €120 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Lyon to Albi, including transfers.
Lyon to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Albi train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Albi is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Albi, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Albi Ville via Toulouse Matabiau in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to ALBI - LIBEA Rascol via Clermont-Ferrand and MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF in around 9h 1m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–280
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Albi Madeleine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rodez
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Millau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 800 31 31 31
- Website
- liO Occitanie - Tarn
Bus from MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF to ALBI - LIBEA Rascol
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO Occitanie - Tarn
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand station.
Lyon to Albi train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Albi is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Lyon to Albi.
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