What is the distance between Toulouse and Lyon?

Toulouse and Lyon are 224 miles (361 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Toulouse to Lyon?

If you're headed to Lyon from Toulouse, chances are that your bus will depart from Gare Routière Toulouse and arrive at Perrache. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

Once in Lyon, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Old Town, Le Centre d’Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation, Opéra de Lyon, Walk along the Rhône and Musée des Beaux Arts.

Bus Toulouse to Lyon from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Toulouse to Lyon on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:40pm	Aéroport Blagnac Airport (TLS)	19h 20m	12:00pm	Perrache	Cheapest
	Bus	8:55pm	Aéroport Blagnac Airport (TLS)	17h 50m	2:45pm	Perrache	Fastest

Next departures for Toulouse to Lyon on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Gare routière de Toulouse	9h 15m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Gare routière de Toulouse	6h 45m	1:30pm	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	11:15pm	Gare routière de Toulouse	9h 50m	9:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Aéroport Blagnac Airport (TLS)	11h 55m	4:35am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Gare routière de Toulouse	8h 30m	7:45am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Toulouse to Lyon on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Gare routière de Toulouse	9h 15m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Gare routière de Toulouse	6h 45m	1:30pm	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Gare routière de Toulouse	7h 35m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Gare routière de Toulouse	9h 50m	9:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Gare routière de Toulouse	8h 20m	9:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Toulouse to Lyon on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Gare routière de Toulouse	9h 15m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Gare routière de Toulouse	6h 45m	1:30pm	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Gare routière de Toulouse	7h 35m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Gare routière de Toulouse	9h 50m	9:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Gare routière de Toulouse	8h 20m	9:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Toulouse to Lyon on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:45am	Gare routière de Toulouse	9h 15m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Gare routière de Toulouse	6h 45m	1:30pm	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Gare routière de Toulouse	7h 35m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:15am	TOULOUSE	7h 59m	10:14am	LYON	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Gare routière de Toulouse	9h 50m	9:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Toulouse to Lyon on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	Gare routière de Toulouse	6h 45m	1:30pm	Perrache	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:15am	Gare routière de Toulouse	7h 35m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:15pm	Gare routière de Toulouse	9h 50m	9:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	10:45am	Gare routière de Toulouse	9h 15m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Aéroport Blagnac Airport (TLS)	8h 15m	6:00pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Toulouse to Lyon on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05pm	Gare routière de Toulouse	6h 55m	5:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:45am	Gare routière de Toulouse	6h 45m	1:30pm	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	10:15am	Gare routière de Toulouse	7h 35m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:40pm	Aéroport Blagnac Airport (TLS)	11h 55m	4:35am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Gare routière de Toulouse	9h 5m	5:30pm	Perrache	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:53 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Toulouse to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 5 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

5h 40mAverage Duration

224 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $260	Average Duration9h 5m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$41 - $170	Average Duration5h 31m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $81	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,777 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

INTERS PORTUGAL - INTERNORTE

3.5/564 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Toulouse and Lyon?

Stops in Toulouse

A - Gare Routière Toulouse

B - Toulouse Airport

C - Toulouse Matabiau

D - Gare Routière de Toulouse-Pierre Sémard

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Toulouse to Lyon by bus

What is the distance between Toulouse and Lyon?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Toulouse to Lyon?
What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$54

11/17

$39

Today

$36

11/19

$22

11/20

$22

11/21

$28

11/22

$22

11/23

$30

The cheapest trip from Toulouse to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Toulouse to Lyon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $87 for a bus ticket from Toulouse to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus, ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Toulouse to Lyon?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time9h 5m	Avg Price$45	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 31m	Avg Price$90	Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 40m	Avg Price$49	Daily Departures9