Lyon to Toulouse by train
Toulouse lies 360 km (223 mi) south-west of Lyon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 11 min at the speeds typical of France rail, over roughly 439 km (273 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lyon | Toulouse | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 520,774 | 511,684 |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) | 150 m (492 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 | Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau, Gare de Toulouse-Saint-Agne, Gare de Lardenne |
| Postal codes | 69000–69998 CEDEX 07 | 31000–31999 CEDEX 9 |
Where to book trains from Lyon to Toulouse
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Staying in Toulouse
Our booking partner lists 249 places to stay in Toulouse. Of the 146 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (68), and 1 are five-star. Across 153 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 169,793 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Toulouse from Lyon?
360 km (223 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lyon; by road roughly 439 km (273 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Toulouse by train?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lyon and Toulouse?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where can I stay in Toulouse?
Our booking partner lists 249 places to stay in Toulouse, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.