How to travel from Lyon to Agen, France

The distance between Lyon and Agen is around 527km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lyon to Agen 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Agen.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch and then to Agen.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Agen.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Agen.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance587km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Agen

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Agen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Lyon and Agen is around 527km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 374km (232 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Lyon and Agen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Agen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Agen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Agen. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Agen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montpellier Saint-Roch. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and SNCF run train services between Lyon and Agen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Lyon and Agen. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

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

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Agen. 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 Lyon to Agen. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Agen. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Agen is Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Agen. Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) 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 Lyon and Agen. The distance is around 587km (365 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 Lyon to Agen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Agen

Transport options from Lyon to Agen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€140($140)
every 3 hours527km (328 miles)
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train3h 25m
€155($155)
every 2 hours636km (395 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€120($120)
5 times a day681km (423 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
€30($30)
every 20 mins674km (419 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€105($105)
on demand587km (365 miles)

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Airports near Agen

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

TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Agen
LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Agen
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Agen