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Cité de l'espace
Leading aerospace museum with aircraft, Concorde visits and space displays. A strong choice for families and anyone interested in aviation history.
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
7 h 15 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Toulouse will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 15 buses that leave Lyon for Toulouse every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 359 km distance in an average of 7 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 35 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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3357 · 51048Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £57.
Distance: 359 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price | £168 Average Price |
7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Toulouse coaches for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:55 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h30 | 16:25 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h25 | 17:25 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 change | |
51081 | 9:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h35 | 17:50 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
8501 · 53635 | 10:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h40 | 19:40 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 change | |
93129 · 50486 | 10:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h40 | 19:10 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h50 | 19:40 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h55 | 21:10 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 6h55 | 22:55 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
3186 | 16:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h15 | 23:45 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h15 | 23:45 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h15 | 23:45 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h50 | 5:05 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
54153 · 50488 | 20:55 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h05 | 6:00 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
3357 · 51048 | 1:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 7h35 | 8:35 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 change | |
83133 · 50026 | 4:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 8h20 | 12:30 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 9h45 | 14:45 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 change | |
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Buses from Lyon to Toulouse run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 359 km distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 359 km |
Average bus duration 6h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Toulouse — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Toulouse trip today.
Leading aerospace museum with aircraft, Concorde visits and space displays. A strong choice for families and anyone interested in aviation history.
Art museum inside Hôtel d'Assézat, showing paintings, bronzes and decorative arts in an elegant Renaissance setting near the river.
Museum of Toulouse history in a former convent. Its Romanesque cloister, medieval sculpture and gardens make it one of the city's most atmospheric visits.
Main central square framed by brick facades and arcades. It is the city's social hub for architecture, events and easy access to nearby streets.
Long canal-side promenade lined with plane trees. Ideal for walking, cycling and seeing a calmer side of Toulouse close to the centre.
Broad landscaped garden with lawns, statues and formal paths beside the museum district. A pleasant break for strolling and people-watching.
Slow-cooked white bean casserole with Toulouse sausage, duck confit and pork. It is the city’s signature comfort dish from south-west France.
Coarse fresh pork sausage, traditionally seasoned simply and central to Toulouse cooking, especially in cassoulet and grilled bistro dishes.
Slow-cooked duck leg preserved in its own fat, a hallmark of south-west French cuisine often served with potatoes or cassoulet.
Historic brasserie famed for cassoulet and classic south-west dishes in a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Traditional Toulouse address known for hearty cassoulet, duck dishes and a warm old-school bistro atmosphere.
Elegant dining room serving refined south-west French cuisine with seasonal ingredients near the Capitole.
Moderate for France: meals and hotels are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transport and café prices stay reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) -> Capitole, Toulouse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Toulouse by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Toulouse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lyon to Toulouse buses use the Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) to Toulouse, Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Toulouse, Airport. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Toulouse bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland). ATMs are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
Available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland): Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport. ATMs are available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport: Access ramps and services available.
Toulouse, Gare Routière is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Boulangerie Toulouse (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Gare Routière.
Available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
Toulouse, Airport is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Toulouse, Airport. ATMs are available at Toulouse, Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Airport.
Available at Toulouse, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Airport: The station is wheelchair accessible.
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