How to travel from Agen to Lyon, France

The distance between Agen and Lyon is around 527km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Agen to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance588km (366 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Agen and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Agen to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Agen and Lyon is around 527km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Agen and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Agen to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Agen and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Agen and Lyon. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Agen to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Agen and Lyon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Agen and Lyon. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Agen to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aire de Covoiturage and Montpellier. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Agen and Lyon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agen to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 3h 5m.

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Agen and Lyon. The distance is around 588km (366 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agen to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Agen and Lyon

Transport options from Agen to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 5m
€140($140)
every 3 hours527km (327 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, Fly3h 25m
€155($155)
every 2 hours637km (396 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€115($115)
every 20 mins675km (419 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
€39($39)
every 20 mins658km (409 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€105($105)
on demand588km (366 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon