How to get from Toulouse to Lyon
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Toulouse to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 360 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
360 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €148Checked Sep 7 | 5h 20m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 6h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€148Checked Sep 75h 20m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Sep 86h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Toulouse to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Toulouse → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
FlixBus·6h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Toulouse to Lyon
BlaBlaCar Bus runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:30 and the last at 08:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 08:30 | 08:30 |
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 06:40 | 06:40 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusToulouse-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
Air CorsicaToulouse-Calvi, Haute-Corse, Calvi, Haute-Corse-LyonSee live options and dates →
easyJetToulouse-BastiaSee live options and dates →
easyJetBastia-LyonSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Air Corsica, easyJet; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Toulouse to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Toulouse to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 6h 50m. In total it's roughly €41 over 6h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Toulouse to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Toulouse to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 6h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Lyon from Toulouse?
About 360 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Toulouse to Lyon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €41. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Toulouse to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Air Corsica, easyJet.
Can you get from Toulouse to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Toulouse to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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