There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Toulouse Matabiau by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, 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 (TGV)
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
4h 13m€110–170Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Toulouse442.8 km
6h 36m€34Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Toulousebus FlixBus N748 / ...
6h 55m€45–75Fly
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
3h 7m€52–234Bus via Montpellier
- Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Montpellierbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 10m€45–74Bus via Toulouse Matabiau
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 18m€40–70Drive 442.5 km
- Drive from Lyon to Toulouse Matabiaucar 442.5 km
5h 43m€84–121
Lyon to Toulouse Matabiau by train (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Toulouse Matabiau is to rideshare which costs €34 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Toulouse Matabiau is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €50 - €240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Toulouse. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Toulouse Matabiau. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Lyon and Toulouse Matabiau is 560 km. The road distance is 442.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Toulouse Matabiau without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €110 - €170.
The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiau takes 4h 13m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Lyon to Toulouse Matabiau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Toulouse Matabiau train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Toulouse Matabiau is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €110 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 6h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €240 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Toulouse Matabiau, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiau 3 times a day. Tickets cost €110–170 and the journey takes 4h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Toulouse 5 times a day. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–290
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lyon to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €34
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to Toulouse Matabiau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulouse station.
Lyon to Toulouse Matabiau train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Toulouse Matabiau is 443 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Lyon to Toulouse Matabiau.
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Book your Lyon to Toulouse Matabiau bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and 12go.asia.
There are 2553+ hotels available in Toulouse Matabiau.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Toulouse Matabiau. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.