There are 7 ways to get from Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS) by 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
2h 12m€58–208Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Toulouse to Lyonbus FlixBus N748 / ...
7h 29m€47–78Train via Montpellier
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain 7882
4h 41m€91–181Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Toulouse to Lyon-LYS461.8 km
5h 58mDrive 461.8 km
- Drive from Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS)car 461.8 km
5h 58m€71–103Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 48m€130–195Bus via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 54m€50–89
Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs €55 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Toulouse and arriving at Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS). However, there are services departing from Toulouse Matabiau and arriving at Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv via Montpellier Saint-Roch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Toulouse and Lyon Airport (LYS) is 382 km. The road distance is 461.8 km.
The best way to get from Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS) without a car is to train via Montpellier which takes 4h 41m and costs €90 - €190.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS), including transfers.
Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Toulouse station.
Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS) train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Toulouse Matabiau station.
The best way to get from Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS) is to fly which takes 2h 12m and costs €55 - €210. Alternatively, you can train via Montpellier, which costs €90 - €190 and takes 4h 41m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Toulouse, France and Lyon Airport (LYS), France?
easyJet and Air France fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv via Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 4h 41m.
- 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
- €35–270
- 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 Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- 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 Toulouse Matabiau to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulouse to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Toulouse to Lyon-LYS
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Toulouse 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 Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS) is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS).
Book your Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS) train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Toulouse to Lyon Airport (LYS) bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Toulouse and Lyon Airport (LYS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.