Lyon to Marseille bus from $12 (€10)

Cheap bus tickets and times from Lyon to Marseille

Showing times and prices for May 20

Cheapest

$17

Average

$22

Fastest Journey

4 h 20 m

Average

4 h 35 m

Buses per day

Distance

276 km

Cheap bus tickets from Lyon to Marseille start from $17 with an average ticket price of $22.

The fastest bus from Lyon to Marseille takes 4h 20m in comparison to an average duration of 4h 35m and covers a distance of 276 km.

6 buses leave Lyon for Marseille every day with 6 travelling directly.

Cheapest

04:40AM4h40

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

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

$171One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

05:15AM4h20

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

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

$171One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

03:15AM4h55

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

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

$191One-way

0 transfers

07:10AM4h30

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

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

$231One-way

0 transfers

01:50PM4h50

Lyon, Perrache Bus Station

06:40PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles

$351One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Lyon to Marseille

Distance	171 miles (275 km)
Average bus duration	3 h 30 min
Average bus ticket price	$45 (€39)
Bus frequency	12 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 6 direct buses a day
Bus companies	BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Movelia

Buses from Lyon to Marseille cover the 171 miles (275 km) long route taking on average 3 h 30 min with our travel partners like BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Movelia. Normally, there are 12 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 $12 (€10). Travelers depart most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.

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

You can travel by bus to Marseille from Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar for as low as $10 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.

Lyon to Marseille bus information with BlaBlaCar Bus:

Average Duration: 4 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: $14
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency: 4 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Lyon to Marseille bus information:

Average Duration: 3 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $10
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 $12 (€10) 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.

On average the Lyon to Marseille bus time is 3 h 30 min covering the 171 mile (275 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Lyon to Marseille leaves at 5: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Lyon to Marseille leaves at 10: 59 PM.

Yes, there are 6 direct buses a day from Lyon to Marseille with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

When taking a bus from Lyon to Marseille, you can count on BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Movelia for the best way to get you to Marseille. You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service to Marseille from Lyon and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

When departing from Lyon, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, Perrache (Brasserie Georges). When arriving in Marseille, you can end your trip in bus stations like Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence 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 30 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.