The cheapest and fastest buses from Toulouse to Lyon
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 38 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Toulouse to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Toulouse to Lyon will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 15 buses that leave Toulouse for Lyon on Sat, Feb 28, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Feb 28 the direct buses cover the 359 km distance in an average of 6 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Sat, Feb 28 the slowest buses will take 7 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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51082
51047 · 3154
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €41.
Distance: 359 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price | €92 Average price |
7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Toulouse to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Toulouse to Lyon buses for today, Friday, February 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 10h30 | 12:25 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 9h05 | 2:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 10h55 | 5:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 1 transfer | |
51047 · 3154 | 7:20 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 7h45 | 3:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 12h20 | 8:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 1 transfer | |
51066 | 9:05 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 6h55 | 4:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 11h50 | 10:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 9h25 | 8:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, February 28 | |||||
Normal | 1:15 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 7h59 | 9:14 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3167 | 5:00 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 7h15 | 12:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 6h45 | 12:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 9h05 | 4:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 8h35 | 5:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51042 | 9:15 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 7h35 | 4:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50487 · 93130 | 9:45 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 9h15 | 7:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 1 transfer | |
51082 | 11:30 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 8h25 | 7:55 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 8h45 | 8:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Toulouse to Lyon
Buses from Toulouse to Lyon run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 359 km distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 359 km |
Average bus duration 6h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Toulouse to LyonYou can travel by bus between Toulouse to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Toulouse to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Toulouse to Lyon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Toulouse to Lyon
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Boulangerie Toulouse (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 22, 23, 27, 39 Metro: A Train: TGV, TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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