The average train between Lyon and Carmaux takes 8h 30m 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 5 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 8:10 PM which arrives into Carmaux at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Montpellier Saint-Roch and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Carmaux? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Carmaux. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Carmaux station via Montpellier Saint-Roch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
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, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Renfe Viajeros.
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 Montpellier Saint-Roch and Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 26m.