There are 4 ways to get from Rodez to Lyon by bus, train (TGV), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rodez to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 10m€15–45Train
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse MatabiauTer
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part DieuTgv
7h 21m€54–166Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rodez to Lyon301.6 km
4h 55m€19–30Drive 299.6 km
- Drive from Rodez to Lyon299.6 km
4h 27m€47–68
Rodez to Lyon by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rodez to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Rodez to Lyon is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €45 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rodez and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rodez to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Rodez and Lyon is 373 km. The road distance is 299.6 km.
The best way to get from Rodez to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs €15 - €45.
The bus from Rodez to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station takes 6h 10m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Rodez to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rodez station.
Rodez to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rodez station.
The best way to get from Rodez to Lyon is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs €15 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Rodez, France and Lyon, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Rodez to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €15–45 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rodez to Lyon Part Dieu via Toulouse Matabiau in around 7h 21m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €26–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rodez to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rodez to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rodez to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Rodez to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rodez to Lyon is 300 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Rodez to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rodez and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















