The distance between Lyon and Toulouse is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lyon to Toulouse by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Toulouse → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS).
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau.
Take the bus to Toulouse.
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Toulouse by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Lyon and Toulouse is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Lyon and Toulouse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Toulouse is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Toulouse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Toulouse. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Toulouse with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 4h 10m.
TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Toulouse. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Toulouse. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Toulouse with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 7h 15m.
Blablabus run regular bus services between Lyon and Toulouse. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Toulouse. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Toulouse (TLS). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Toulouse with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
easyJet and Air France fly between Lyon and Toulouse. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Toulouse (TLS). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Lyon to Toulouse typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Toulouse (TLS).
The closest major airport to Toulouse is Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Toulouse. Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) and Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) 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 Toulouse. The distance is around 535km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Toulouse is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 45m | €85($85) | every 30 mins | 404km (251 miles) |
Train | 4h 10m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 560km (348 miles) |
Bus | 7h 15m | €20($20) | every 4 hours | 544km (338 miles) |
Drive | 4h 60m | €72($72) | on demand | 535km (333 miles) |
The following major airports near Toulouse offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.