Lyon to Toulon by train
Toulon lies 304 km (189 mi) south of Lyon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 50 min at the speeds typical of France rail, over roughly 371 km (231 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lyon | Toulon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 520,774 | 168,701 |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu, Gare de Lyon-Perrache, Gare de Lyon-Jean Macé | Toulon station, Toulon Saint-Jean-du-Var train station, Toulon Sud-France train station |
| Postal codes | 69000–69998 CEDEX 07 | 83000–83800 CEDEX 9 |
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Common questions
How far is Toulon from Lyon?
304 km (189 mi) in a straight line, south of Lyon; by road roughly 371 km (231 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Toulon by train?
About 1 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lyon and Toulon?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.