There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Villefranche-de-Rouergue by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Montpellier
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Villefranche De Rouerguetrain Ter
7h 11m€101–238Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rodezbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière to VILLEFRANCHE-DE-ROUERGUE - Pl. la Libertébus 203
8h 15m€38–65Drive 352.2 km
- Drive from Lyon to Villefranche-de-Rouerguecar 352.2 km
4h 55m€56–81Fly, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Villefranche De Rouerguetrain
5h 50m€95–219Train
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Villefranche De Rouerguetrain Ter
7h 43m€83–164
Lyon to Villefranche-de-Rouergue by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Villefranche-de-Rouergue is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Villefranche-de-Rouergue is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Villefranche-de-Rouergue. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at VILLEFRANCHE-DE-ROUERGUE - Pl. la Liberté via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Villefranche-de-Rouergue. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Villefranche De Rouergue via Montpellier Saint-Roch and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Lyon and Villefranche-de-Rouergue is 684 km. The road distance is 352.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Villefranche-de-Rouergue without a car is to train via Montpellier which takes 7h 11m and costs €100 - €240.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Lyon to Villefranche-de-Rouergue, including transfers.
Lyon to Villefranche-de-Rouergue bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Villefranche-de-Rouergue train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Villefranche-de-Rouergue is to train via Montpellier which takes 7h 11m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Villefranche-de-Rouergue, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villefranche De Rouergue via Montpellier Saint-Roch and Toulouse Matabiau in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to VILLEFRANCHE-DE-ROUERGUE - Pl. la Liberté via Rodez and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Villefranche De Rouergue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Villefranche De Rouergue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Villefranche De Rouergue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rodez
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière to VILLEFRANCHE-DE-ROUERGUE - Pl. la Liberté
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Villefranche-de-Rouergue bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rodez station.
Lyon to Villefranche-de-Rouergue train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Villefranche-de-Rouergue is 352 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Lyon to Villefranche-de-Rouergue.
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