The average train between Lyon and Carmaux takes 8h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Carmaux. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Lyon and Carmaux. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Carmaux at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Carmaux. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Carmaux station via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
Lyon to Carmaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Carmaux train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Carmaux station.
Book your Lyon to Carmaux train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Carmaux is 283.7 km. The road distance is 651 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Carmaux via Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 30m.