The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Toulouse
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 38 m
Buses per day
12
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 12 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 6 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 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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Compare train, coach and flight for Lyon to Toulouse
Omio recommends booking the train 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 £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 359 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price | £137 Average Price |
7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lyon to Toulouse bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Toulouse coaches for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51041 | 12:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 7h35 | 19:35 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 7h40 | 20:40 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 6h45 | 21:45 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
7389 · 51039 | 20:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h15 | 06:15 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 8h20 | 05:20 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
51065 | 22:59 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 7h21 | 06:20 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 07:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 8h35 | 15:35 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
51081 | 08:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 9h10 | 17:25 Toulouse, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
51081 | 08:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 8h35 | 16:50 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 changesdirect | |
7277 · 50844 | 08:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 10h15 | 18:45 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 change | |
93129 · 50486 | 09:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 8h40 | 18:10 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Toulouse
Buses from Lyon to Toulouse run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 8 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 7h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Buses per day 10 |
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 Lyon to ToulouseYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Toulouse with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Toulouse coach
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.

When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache. When arriving in Toulouse, you can end your journey in coach stations like Toulouse, Blvd. Pierre Semard, Toulouse, Gare Routière and Toulouse, Airport.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Toulouse, Blvd. Pierre Semard, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Toulouse
- 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
- 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
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