The distance between Lyon and Toulon is around 373km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lyon to Toulon 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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Take the train to Toulon.
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon.
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Take the bus to Toulon.
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).
The distance between Lyon and Toulon is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (190 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Lyon and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Toulon is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €75 ($75).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Toulon. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Toulon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 35m.
TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Toulon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Toulon. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Toulon with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 4h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Toulon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Toulon. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Toulon. The distance is around 376km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | €75($75) | every 4 hours | 385km (239 miles) |
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | €250($250) | 5 times a day | 373km (232 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 45m | €235($235) | every 2 hours | 470km (292 miles) |
Bus | 4h 40m | €22($22) | every 20 mins | 377km (234 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €68($68) | on demand | 376km (234 miles) |
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