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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Toulouse to Lyon
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
6 h 41 m
Buses per day
5
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 €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
Of the 5 buses that leave Toulouse for Lyon on Wed, Jan 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 14 the direct buses cover the 359 km distance in an average of 6 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jan 14 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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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Compare train, bus, and flight for Toulouse to Lyon
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 €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €56.
Distance: 359 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€41 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price | €151 Average price |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Toulouse to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Toulouse to Lyon buses for today, Tuesday, January 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 12:55 PM Toulouse | 9h55 | 10:50 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:20 PM Toulouse | 8h15 | 2:35 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:05 PM Toulouse | 6h55 | 3:00 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:15 PM Toulouse | 8h30 | 5:45 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:55 PM Toulouse | 13h00 | 10:55 AM Lyon | 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 | |
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Overview: Bus from Toulouse to Lyon
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Buses from Toulouse to Lyon run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
There are 8 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 7h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 8 |
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 €20. 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.
When departing from Toulouse, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Toulouse, Blvd. Pierre Semard, Toulouse, Gare Routière and Toulouse, Airport. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your journey in coach stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Toulouse, Blvd. Pierre Semard, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Toulouse to Lyon
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Parking
Dining
ATM
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Accessibility
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- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 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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