What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Marseille?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Marseille is to bus which costs €10 - €24 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Marseille?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Marseille is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Marseille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Marseille?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Marseille St Charles. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Lyon to Marseille?

The distance between Lyon and Marseille is 325 km. The road distance is 310.9 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Marseille without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Marseille?

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Marseille bus from?

Lyon to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Marseille train from?

Lyon to Marseille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Marseille?

The best way to get from Lyon to Marseille is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €24 and takes 4h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €230 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Lyon to Marseille bus arrive?

Lyon to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.

Where does the Lyon to Marseille train arrive?

Lyon to Marseille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Marseille?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Marseille is 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Lyon to Marseille.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Marseille?

Book your Lyon to Marseille train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Marseille?

Book your Lyon to Marseille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Marseille?

There are 4423+ hotels available in Marseille.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to Marseille?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Marseille. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lyon to Marseille - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Marseille by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
1h 58m
€30–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N719 / ...
4h 5m
€10–24
Drive 310.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Marseillecar 310.9 km
3h 1m
€47–68
Fly
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
3h 3m
€89–222
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Marseillerideshare 313 km
3h 49m
€20–25

Lyon to Marseille by train

113Weekly Trains

1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 324.9 km
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Marseille, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles every 2 hours. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–22 and the journey takes 4h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a day.

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