There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Bages by train, bus, 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.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 17m
Cheapest option
Bus • 7h 36m
4 alternative options
Train #2 • 4h 17m
Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence • 5h 11m
Drive • 3h 40m
Fly, train • 6h 38m
Lyon to Bages by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bages is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 7h 36m.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Bages is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Bages. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Bages le Lavoir via Montpellier and Narbonne Gare Condorcet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Lyon and Bages is 327 km. The road distance is 395.1 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Bages without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Lyon to Bages, including transfers.
Lyon to Bages bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Bages is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €30 and takes 7h 36m.
The quickest flight from Lyon Airport to Toulouse Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Lyon to Bages bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Narbonne station.

- Distance: 326.9 km
- Duration: 4h 17m
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Bages, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Perrache to Narbonne 4 times a week. Tickets cost €70 - €90 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Renfe SNCF also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Bages via Montpellier, Narbonne, and Narbonne Gare Condorcet in around 7h 36m.

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €210

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €150

France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Perrache to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70 - €90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €80
- 1st Class
- €75 - €90
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €80
- 1st Class
- €75 - €90
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €32 - €37
- 1st Class
- €27 - €32
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €55 - €65
- 1st Class
- €55 - €70
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €30 - €40

- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Lyon Perrache to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com

France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
- Rail 1st Class
- €28 - €40

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- Blablabus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lyon Perrache to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bages is 395 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Lyon to Bages.
easyJet and Air France offer flights from Lyon Airport to Toulouse Airport.
There are 212+ hotels available in Bages. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Lyon to Lyon Airport is to tram which takes 27 min and costs €15.