There are 5 ways to get from Toulouse to Lyon 03 by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 9m€110–190Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Toulouse to Lyon448.4 km
6h 19m€34Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 22m€48–87Fly
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
2h 58m€74–214Drive 447.8 km
- Drive from Toulouse to Lyon 03car 447.8 km
5h 58m€70–101
Toulouse to Lyon 03 by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toulouse to Lyon 03 is to rideshare which costs €34 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Toulouse to Lyon 03 is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs €70 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Toulouse station to Lyon 03 station. However, there are services departing from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Toulouse Matabiau and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Toulouse and Lyon 03 is 554 km. The road distance is 447.8 km.
The best way to get from Toulouse to Lyon 03 without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €110 - €190.
The train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu takes 4h 9m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Toulouse to Lyon 03 bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Toulouse to Lyon 03 train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Toulouse Matabiau station.
The best way to get from Toulouse to Lyon 03 is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 7h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €220 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Toulouse, France and Lyon 03, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu every 4 hours. Tickets cost €110–190 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station in around 7h 22m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–200
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Toulouse to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €34
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Toulouse to Lyon 03 bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Toulouse to Lyon 03 train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toulouse to Lyon 03 is 448 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Toulouse to Lyon 03.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Toulouse and Lyon 03. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














