What is the cheapest way to get from Toulouse to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Toulouse to Lyon is to bus which costs €20 - €45 and takes 6h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Toulouse to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Toulouse to Lyon is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs €50 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Toulouse and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Toulouse and arriving at Lyon. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Toulouse and Lyon?

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.

How far is it from Toulouse to Lyon?

The distance between Toulouse and Lyon is 554 km. The road distance is 445.3 km.

How do I travel from Toulouse to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Toulouse to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €35 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Toulouse to Lyon?

The train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu takes 4h 9m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Toulouse to Lyon bus from?

Toulouse to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Toulouse station.

Where do I catch the Toulouse to Lyon train from?

Toulouse to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Toulouse Matabiau station.

Train, bus or fly from Toulouse to Lyon?

The best way to get from Toulouse to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 6h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Toulouse to Lyon bus arrive?

Toulouse to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Toulouse to Lyon train arrive?

Toulouse to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Toulouse to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Toulouse to Lyon is 445 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Toulouse to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Toulouse to Lyon?

Book your Toulouse to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Toulouse to Lyon?

Book your Toulouse to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3734+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Toulouse to Lyon?

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.

Toulouse to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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
1. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 9m
€35–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Toulouse to Lyonbus FlixBus N748 / ...
6h 45m
€20–45
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Toulouse to Lyonrideshare 447.5 km
6h 19m
€34
Fly
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
2h 58m
€53–133
Drive 445.3 km
1. Drive from Toulouse to Lyoncar 445.3 km
6h 11m
€68–98

Toulouse to Lyon by train (TGV)

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4h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 553.9 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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 €35–95 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Toulouse to Lyon 5 times a day. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.

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