The cheapest and fastest buses from Marseille to Lyon
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marseille to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Lyon will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 12 buses that leave Marseille for Lyon on Thu, Nov 27, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct buses cover the 276 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €159.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€19 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price | €370 Average price |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Marseille to Lyon Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Live departures
Marseille to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Lyon buses for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h15 | 8:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h00 | 12:30 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h10 | 1:10 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h25 | 3:35 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 27 | |||||
5866 | 8:45 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h35 | 1:20 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50895 · 51042 | 10:45 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 6h05 | 4:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
50899 · 93130 | 12:35 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 6h25 | 7:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Marseille to Lyon
Buses from Marseille to Lyon run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 171 miles (276 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 171 miles (276 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lecar Aix-Marseille from Marseille to LyonYou can travel by bus between Marseille to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lecar Aix-Marseille for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Marseille to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille to Lyon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Marseille, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence and Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your journey in bus stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a stunning 19th-century basilica offering panoramic views of the city
- Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Renaissance architecture and narrow cobblestone streets
- Parc de la Tête d'Or, a large urban park featuring a zoo, botanical garden, and lake
- Musée des Confluences, a modern science and anthropology museum with innovative exhibits
- Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest open squares, ideal for shopping and dining.
- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned indoor market offering gourmet food and local specialties
- Take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône for a unique view of the city
- Explore the traboules, secret passageways in Vieux Lyon
- Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, known for its diverse program
- Visit the Institut Lumière, dedicated to the history of cinema.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Marseille to Lyon, follow these tips:
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- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Marseille to Lyon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Le Saint-Charles (in the station)
- Bistro Provence (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 49, 52, 82S Metro: M1, M2 Train: TER, TGV
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Brioche Dorée (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: L91, L38 Train: TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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