Lyon to Toulouse Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Lyon to Toulouse, side by side.

No recent bus fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.

Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Lyon to Toulouse: what to expect

Lyon and Toulouse are about 359 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is a domestic route within France, so no border formalities are required. At 359 km this is a medium-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Lyon–Toulouse tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Toulouse

• Toulouse is nicknamed 'La Ville rose' because its architecture is largely built of warm-toned terracotta brick. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Toulouse merchants grew rich on woad, then the only blue dye known in Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Toulouse's Bazacle Milling Company is described as the first recorded European joint-stock company. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Lyon to Toulouse

How long does the journey from Lyon to Toulouse take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 6 h 34 min by train (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Lyon to Toulouse?
The lowest fare seen recently is €23 by train (Trenitalia), for travel on 2 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.