There are 5 ways to get from Toulouse to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, 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.
Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 9m€35–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 15m€17–45Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Toulouse to Lyon447.5 km
6h 19m€34Fly
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
2h 59m€53–133Drive 445.3 km
- Drive from Toulouse to Lyoncar 445.3 km
6h 11m€68–97
Toulouse to Lyon by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toulouse to Lyon is to bus which costs €17 - €45 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Toulouse to Lyon is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs €50 - €140.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Toulouse Matabiau and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Toulouse and Lyon is 554 km. The road distance is 445.3 km.
The best way to get from Toulouse to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €35 - €110.
The train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu takes 4h 9m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Toulouse to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Toulouse to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Toulouse Matabiau station.
The best way to get from Toulouse to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €45 and takes 7h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Toulouse, France and Lyon, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- 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
- €35–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Toulouse to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €34
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Toulouse to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.
Toulouse to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toulouse to Lyon is 445 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Toulouse to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Toulouse and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















