- Must visit
Mucem
Marseille's flagship museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations, famous for its contemporary lattice architecture on the waterfront.
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille Provence Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille Provence Airport will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lyon Part Dieu for Marseille Provence Airport on Fri, Jun 19, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 31 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 3 h 31 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille Provence Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $206 Average price | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille Provence Airport:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille Provence Airport costing on average $62 (€50).
A bus is $182 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille Provence Airport costing on average $206 (€168).
Other travel options to Marseille Provence Airport take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
The journey is about 22m faster (2h 36m by train vs 2h 58m by car) and roughly $32 (€26) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($62 (€50) vs $93 (€76)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille Provence Airport trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h24 | 11:04 AM Marseille Provence Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h24 | 12:04 PM Marseille Provence Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 3h31 | 1:51 PM Marseille Provence Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3h31 | 6:51 PM Marseille Provence Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille Provence Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 15:24. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (259 km) distance in 2h 20m.
Distance 160 miles (259 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 6:06 AM |
Last train 3:24 PM |
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Marseille's flagship museum of European and Mediterranean civilizations, famous for its contemporary lattice architecture on the waterfront.
Historic almshouse in Le Panier housing museums and cultural exhibitions; valued as much for its architecture as for its collections.
Major city history museum beside the Old Port Centre Bourse site, known for its ancient Greek and Roman remains.
The historic harbor and social heart of Marseille, ideal for walking, boat departures, markets and classic waterfront views.
Marseille's oldest quarter, loved for colorful streets, stairways, artisan shops and highly photogenic facades.
Spectacular coastal national park of limestone inlets, turquoise water and hiking routes, one of the region's top natural attractions.
Marseille’s iconic fish stew with Mediterranean rockfish, shellfish, and saffron broth, traditionally served with rouille and bread.
A Provençal garlic mayonnaise often served with vegetables, eggs, and salt cod; a classic regional Sunday-style dish.
Fried chickpea flour slices or cakes from Marseille and Provence, crisp outside and soft inside, commonly eaten as a snack.
Established Michelin-starred restaurant known for refined Provençal and Mediterranean cuisine in an intimate Old Port setting.
Classic Vallon des Auffes institution celebrated for bouillabaisse and seafood, with a famous harbor-side Marseille atmosphere.
Beloved longstanding spot in Le Panier, famous for wood-fired pizza, seafood, and hearty Marseille classics in a lively room.
Airport prices are higher than in central Marseille. Coffee and snacks are pricey, but standard meals remain manageable for most travelers.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent table service is appreciated. No tip is expected for counter service.
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