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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Lyon is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €19 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Marseille to Lyon?

The distance between Marseille and Lyon is 320 km. The road distance is 310.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €19 - €85.

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

The train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu takes 1h 41m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Lyon bus from?

Marseille to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Lyon train from?

Marseille to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Train, bus or fly from Marseille to Lyon?

The best way to get from Marseille to Lyon is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs €19 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €40 and takes 3h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €230 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Marseille to Lyon bus arrive?

Marseille to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where does the Marseille to Lyon train arrive?

Marseille to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Marseille to Lyon?

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

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

Book your Marseille to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3673+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Marseille to Lyon?

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

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

There are 5 ways to get from Marseille to Lyon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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 Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
1h 41m
€19–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 40m
€10–40
Drive 310.9 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Lyoncar 310.9 km
3h
€48–69
Fly
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
3h 7m
€90–222
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Marseille to Lyonrideshare 312.7 km
3h 47m
€20

Marseille to Lyon by train

105Weekly Trains

1h 41mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.8 km
Duration: 1h 41m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu every 2 hours. Tickets cost €26–80 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €10–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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