There are 6 ways to get from Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
3h 36m€73–238Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carcassonne to Montpellierbus 718
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 36m€38–75Train via Montpellier
- Take the train from Carcassonne to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain 7882
3h 57m€76–151Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Carcassonne to Lyon-LYS453.2 km
4h 22mDrive 453.2 km
- Drive from Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS)car 453.2 km
4h 22m€70–101Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Carcassonne to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 3m€111–166
Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to train and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs €70 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv via Montpellier Saint-Roch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Carcassonne and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 474 km. The road distance is 453.2 km.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car is to train via Montpellier which takes 3h 57m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS), including transfers.
Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carcassonne station.
Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Carcassonne station.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to train via Montpellier which takes 3h 57m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Carcassonne, France and Lyon Airport (LYS), France?
You can take a train from Carcassonne to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv via Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 6h 36m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Carcassonne to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Carcassonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Carcassonne to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Carcassonne to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €95–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Carcassonne to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Carcassonne to Lyon-LYS
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.
Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Carcassonne to Lyon Airport (LYS).
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