- Must visit
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 Oct 06
$36
Average ticket price on Oct 06
$44
Fastest journey on Oct 06
6 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Oct 06
9 h 17 m
Buses on Oct 06
3
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon 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 to Toulouse will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
On Tue, Oct 06, we found 3 buses from Lyon to Toulouse, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 06 the direct buses cover the 359 km distance in an average of 9 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .
On Tue, Oct 06 the slowest buses will take 12 h 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.
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5695 · 50486Buses from Lyon to Toulouse run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 223 miles (359 km) distance in 6h 21m.
Distance 223 miles (359 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 21m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Toulouse buses for today, Monday, October 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 4:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h55 | 10:55 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3186 | 4:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h15 | 11:45 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h15 | 11:45 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h15 | 11:45 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h50 | 5:05 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
5695 · 50486 | 7:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 12h00 | 7:10 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h55 | 5:25 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
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Europe's leading aerospace museum with Concorde, Airbus aircraft, and interactive exhibits. Ideal for Toulouse's aviation identity.
Fine arts museum in a former abbey, known for Romanesque sculptures, paintings, and tranquil cloisters near Saint-Sernin.
Contemporary art museum inside a former slaughterhouse, featuring major exhibitions and a lively riverside cultural setting.
Toulouse's grand central square, framed by arcades and the Capitole. The city's main meeting point and top orientation stop.
Canal du Midi promenade shaded by plane trees, ideal for walking or cycling away from busy city streets.
Lively square lined with terraces and animated by local life, just beside Saint-Sernin and the historic center.
Slow-cooked white bean stew with Toulouse sausage, duck confit, and pork. It is the city’s signature comfort dish and a major symbol of southwestern cuisine.
Fresh pork sausage seasoned simply and traditionally grilled or cooked in cassoulet. It is one of Toulouse’s best-known charcuterie specialties.
Slow-cooked duck leg preserved in its own fat. Common across the southwest, it is a classic bistro staple often served with potatoes or beans.
Michelin-starred dining focused on refined regional ingredients and modern French technique in an intimate, polished setting.
Long-established institution specializing in cassoulet and regional southwest dishes. Traditional, busy, and popular with locals and visitors alike.
Classic Toulouse address serving generous southwest fare, especially duck and cassoulet, in a warm and traditional dining room.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are cheaper than Paris, while transit is affordable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Toulouse by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Toulouse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon 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 and Toulouse bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland). ATMs are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport. ATMs are available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport: Access ramps and services available.
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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