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Cheap bus tickets from Lyon to Marseille

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Cheapest

$12

Average

$12

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Marseille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

04:40AM4h40

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

09:20AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

$121One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

05:15AM4h20

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

09:35AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

$121One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

07:10AM4h30

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

11:40AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

$121One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

05:00AM4h30

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

09:30AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

$131One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

03:15AM4h55

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

08:10AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

$131One-way

0 transfers

Lyon to Marseille bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, October 13

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixBus	02:10AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	4h10	06:20AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	03:15AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	4h55	08:10AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles	0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus	04:40AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	4h40	09:20AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	05:00AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	4h30	09:30AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles	0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus	05:15AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	4h20	09:35AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	07:00AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	4h30	11:30AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles	0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus	07:10AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	4h30	11:40AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles	0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus	07:30AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	5h35	01:05PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence	1 transfer
FlixBus	09:25AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	4h20	01:45PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles	0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus	11:35AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	4h40	04:15PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles	0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus	01:50PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	4h50	06:40PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles	0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar Bus	04:30PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	5h35	10:05PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence	1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus	04:35PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	4h30	09:05PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	04:40PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	3h50	08:30PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	05:20PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station	4h50	10:10PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles	0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Lyon to Marseille?

The best time to book your bus from Lyon to Marseille is 84 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Lyon to Marseille route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Lyon to Marseille per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Lyon to Marseille.

Buses

from $15

Trains

from $51

Flights

from $211

Bus times from Lyon to Marseille

Showing times and prices for Oct 13

Fastest Journey

3 h 50 m

Average

4 h 39 m

Buses per day

Distance

276 km

Of the 15 buses that leave Lyon for Marseille every day 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

04:40PM3h50

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

08:30PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

$511One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

02:10AM4h10

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

06:20AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

$201One-way

0 transfers

09:25AM4h20

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

01:45PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

$281One-way

0 transfers

05:15AM4h20

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

09:35AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

$121One-way

0 transfers

04:35PM4h30

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

09:05PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

$581One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Lyon to Marseille

Distance	171 miles (275 km)
Average bus duration	3 h 50 min
Average bus ticket price	$45 (€39)
Bus frequency	9 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day
Bus providers	BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus

Buses from Lyon to Marseille cover the 171 miles (275 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 50 min with our travel partners like BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. Normally, there are 9 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $45 (€39), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $13 (€11). Travelers depart most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.

Bus companies: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar from Lyon to Marseille

For as little as $12 (€10) you can travel by bus from Lyon to Marseille with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French bus company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to Marseille bus information:

Average Duration: 3 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $12
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 4 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Bus information from Lyon to Marseille with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 3 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $12
FlixBus frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Marseille

FAQs: Take the bus from Lyon to Marseille with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Marseille.

Cheap bus tickets from Lyon to Marseille can start from as little as $13 (€11) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Lyon to Marseille is $45 (€39); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Lyon to Marseille is 3 h 50 min to travel the 171 mile (275 km) long journey, with around there are 9 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Lyon to Marseille leaves at 11: 50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Lyon to Marseille leaves at 9: 59 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Lyon to Marseille without having to change trains with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. There are 5 direct buses from Lyon to Marseille each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Lyon to Marseille bus to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services to Marseille from Lyon to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Lyon, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache. When arriving in Marseille, you can end your trip in bus stations like Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Marseille from Lyon is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 50 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Lyon to Marseille is February.

You have options as you can travel to Marseille from Lyon 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.