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Compare train, flight, and bus for Albi to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Albi to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $50.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $104 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Albi to Lyon:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albi to Lyon costing on average $94 (€77).
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albi to Lyon costing on average $104 (€85).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Albi to Lyon
How to get from Albi to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albi to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
510821:35 PM7h20Le Sequestre, Rond-Point du Séquestre (Albi)8:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
510821:35 PM7h20Le Sequestre, Rond-Point du Séquestre (Albi)8:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EC43262:50 PM1h00Toulouse Blagnac Airport3:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1321One-way0 transfers
Other options
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68753:47 PM6h14Gare d'Albi-Ville10:01 PMLyon Part Dieu$1431One-way1 transfer
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3750+
66818:23 PM13h33Gare d'Albi-Ville9:56 AMLyon Part Dieu$2721One-way2 transfers
AF7362+
AF70435:50 PM15h40Castres–Mazamet Airport9:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5661One-way1 transfer
AF7043+
AF73645:50 PM16h40Castres–Mazamet Airport10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5661One-way1 transfer
AF7366+
AF70435:50 PM19h55Castres–Mazamet Airport1:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Albi to Lyon:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albi to Lyon costing on average $94 (€77).
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Albi to Lyon costing on average $104 (€85).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 6h 27m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albi and Lyon as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Le Sequestre, Rond-Point du Séquestre (Albi) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Toulouse Blagnac Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare d'Albi-Ville and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Lyon by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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