There are 6 ways to get from Toulouse to Retournac by train (TGV), 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 Lyon
best- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part DieuTgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to RetournacTer
7h 14m€50–143Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toulouse Central Bus Station to Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de FranceUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3417 / ...
- Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to RetournacAutocar
8h 28m€30–42Drive 345.3 km
- Drive from Toulouse to Retournac345.3 km
4h 57m€54–78Fly, train
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)TLS - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Retournac
7h 10m€59–196Train
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to ArvantTer
- Take the train from Arvant to Le Puy En VelayTer
9h 12m€80–150Bus via Saint-Étienne
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Saint-Étienne1716
- Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to RetournacAutocar
11h 33m€55–76
Toulouse to Retournac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toulouse to Retournac is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Toulouse to Retournac is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Toulouse station to Retournac. However, there are services departing from Toulouse Central Bus Station and arriving at Retournac via Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Toulouse to Retournac. However, there are services departing from Toulouse Matabiau and arriving at Retournac via Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Toulouse and Retournac is 666 km. The road distance is 345.3 km.
The best way to get from Toulouse to Retournac without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 7h 14m and costs €45 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Toulouse to Retournac, including transfers.
Toulouse to Retournac bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Toulouse Central Bus Station.
Toulouse to Retournac train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Toulouse Matabiau station.
The best way to get from Toulouse to Retournac is to train via Lyon which takes 7h 14m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Toulouse, France and Retournac, France?
You can take a train from Toulouse Matabiau to Retournac via Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toulouse Central Bus Station to Retournac via Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere in around 8h 28m.
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- 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
- €28–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Retournac
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- Rail 1st Class
- €13–19
Train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- Rail 1st Class
- €14–21
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Arvant
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €55–80
- Rail 1st Class
- €85–120
Train from Arvant to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Toulouse Central Bus Station to Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de France
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Retournac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Toulouse to Saint-Étienne
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Toulouse to Retournac bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Saint Etienne Chateaucreux Espl. de France station.
Toulouse to Retournac train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toulouse to Retournac is 345 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Toulouse to Retournac.
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