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Cité de l'Espace
Europe's leading aerospace museum with Concorde, Airbus aircraft, and interactive exhibits. Ideal for Toulouse's aviation identity.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
kr178
Average ticket price on Sep 19
kr211
Fastest journey on Sep 19
6 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
7 h 38 m
Buses on Sep 19
2
Distance
372 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Toulouse will cost around kr211 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr178.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 2 buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Toulouse, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 372 km distance in an average of 7 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 8 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr421 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr421, while a flight costs an average of kr4015.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr421 Average price Cheapest | kr1190 Average price | kr4015 Average price | kr1085 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Toulouse:
A bus is kr770 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Toulouse costing on average kr1190.
A bus is kr3594 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Toulouse costing on average kr4015.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 7m.
Bus takes on average 8h 8m.
Tickets start at around kr421 compared to roughly kr1085 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr664. The journey takes 8h 8m versus 5h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr382 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price kr208 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr167 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr268 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr242 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr306 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr274 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr338 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price kr178 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr207 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price kr183 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr370 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price kr318 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr434 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr326 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr247 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Toulouse buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:55 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h30 | 3:25 PM Toulouse | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h45 | 9:45 PM Toulouse | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Toulouse run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr183 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:55, the last at 18:15. The fastest bus covers the 231 miles (372 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 231 miles (372 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price kr183 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 30m |
First bus 5:55 AM |
Last bus 6:15 PM |
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Most Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Toulouse buses use the Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) to Toulouse, Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Toulouse, Airport. Use this guide to compare Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and Toulouse bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Toulouse, Gare Routière is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Boulangerie Toulouse (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Gare Routière.
Available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
Toulouse, Airport is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Toulouse, Airport. ATMs are available at Toulouse, Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Airport.
Available at Toulouse, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Airport: The station is wheelchair accessible.
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