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Compare train, bus, and flight for Toulouse to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a flight costs an average of $500.
Distance: 223 miles (359 km)
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $500 Average price | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Lyon:
A bus is $70 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Lyon costing on average $112 (€94).
A bus is $458 (€384) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Lyon costing on average $500 (€419).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€36) compared to roughly $159 (€133) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $116 (€97). The journey takes 7h 42m versus 5h 31m 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.
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.
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How to get from Toulouse to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Toulouse to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal6:30 AM7h10Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)1:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal6:30 AM7h10Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)1:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 68755:43 PM3h55Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau9:38 PMLyon Part Dieu$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 68733:42 PM4h08Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau7:50 PMLyon Part Dieu$641One-way0 transfers
- 68717:37 AM4h11Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau11:48 AMLyon Part Dieu$751One-way0 transfers
4659+535812:42 PM5h38Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau6:20 PMLyon Part Dieu$891One-way1 transfer
Normal6:30 AM7h10Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)1:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$221One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM9h45Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)9:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$421One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:40 AM6h50Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)1:30 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$421One-way0 transfers
BA367 · BA36011:30 AM6h30Toulouse Blagnac Airport6:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$8021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Lyon:
A bus is $70 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Lyon costing on average $112 (€94).
A bus is $458 (€384) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Lyon costing on average $500 (€419).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Bus takes on average 8h 12m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toulouse and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Toulouse Blagnac Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, Air France, asl airlines, CitizenPlane, Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Twin Jet, British Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Lyon by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Air France, CitizenPlane.
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte.
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