The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h 10 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 Saint Exupery Airport to Marseille Provence Airport will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
Of the 3 trains that leave Lyon Saint Exupery Airport for Marseille Provence Airport on Sat, Jul 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 254 km distance in an average of 4 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 59 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 5 h 48 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.
8:14 AM3h43Lyon Saint Exupery Airport11:57 AMMarseille Provence Airport$671One-way0 transfers
7:11 AM5h48Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:59 PMMarseille Provence Airport$931One-way0 transfers
12:14 PM2h59Lyon Saint Exupery Airport3:13 PMMarseille Provence Airport$951One-way0 transfers
12:14 PM2h59Lyon Saint Exupery Airport3:13 PMMarseille Provence Airport$951One-way0 transfers
8:14 AM3h43Lyon Saint Exupery Airport11:57 AMMarseille Provence Airport$671One-way0 transfers
7:11 AM5h48Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:59 PMMarseille Provence Airport$931One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Marseille Provence Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$75 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 3h 32m 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 Saint Exupery Airport to Marseille Provence Airport:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Marseille Provence Airport costing on average $75 (€61).
A bus is $181 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Marseille Provence Airport costing on average $208 (€171).
Other travel options to Marseille Provence Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 17m.
Flight takes on average 3h 32m.
The journey is about 12m faster (2h 46m by train vs 2h 58m by car) and roughly $22 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($75 (€61) vs $97 (€79)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Marseille Provence Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Marseille Provence Airport trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h47 | 12:57 PM Marseille Provence Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:14 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2h59 | 3:13 PM Marseille Provence Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:14 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2h59 | 4:13 PM Marseille Provence Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:19 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2h54 | 8:13 PM Marseille Provence Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
Trains from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Marseille Provence Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $42 (€35) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:10, the last at 17:19. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (254 km) distance in 2h 54m.
Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€35) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 7:10 AM |
Last train 5:19 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Marseille Provence Airport trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and Marseille Provence Airport from $19 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Marseille Provence Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Marseille Provence Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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