There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Tarn by train (TGV), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
7h 23m€131–193Bus
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 - Gare Routièrebus 720
10h 2m€37–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Mosson Tw1 Tw3 to SAINT-PONS-DE-THOMIERES - Foirailbus 685
- Take the bus from SAINT-PONS-DE-THOMIÈRES - Foirail to RÉALMONT - Centre Villebus 762
8h 34m€45–100Drive 387.5 km
- Drive from Lyon to Tarncar 387.5 km
5h 19m€63–90Fly, 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
6h 18m€69–260
Lyon to Tarn by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Tarn is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Tarn is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Tarn. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at RÉALMONT - Gendarmerie via Clermont-Ferrand, MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF and ALBI - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Tarn. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Albi Ville via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Lyon and Tarn is 655 km. The road distance is 387.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Tarn without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €130 - €200.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Lyon to Tarn, including transfers.
Lyon to Tarn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Tarn train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Tarn is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €130 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Tarn, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to RÉALMONT - Gendarmerie via Toulouse Matabiau, Albi Ville, ALBI - LIBEA Gare SNCF, and ALBI - Gare Routière in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to RÉALMONT - Gendarmerie via Clermont-Ferrand, MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF, and ALBI - Gare Routière in around 10h 2m.
- 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
- €40–290
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- 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
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 4 34 88 89 99
- info@herault-transport.fr
- Website
- lio.laregion.fr
Bus from Montpellier - Mosson Tw1 Tw3 to SAINT-PONS-DE-THOMIERES - Foirail
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- herault-transport.fr
- Phone
- +33 806 800 350
- Website
- liO Occitanie - Tarn
Bus from SAINT-PONS-DE-THOMIÈRES - Foirail to RÉALMONT - Centre Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO Occitanie - Tarn
Bus from MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF to ALBI - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- liO Occitanie - Tarn
- 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
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Tarn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand station.
Lyon to Tarn train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Tarn is 387 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Lyon to Tarn.
There are 834+ hotels available in Tarn.

























