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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 27 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 3 trains that leave Marseille Saint-Charles for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport on Wed, Jul 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 270 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 27 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.
6:03 PM1h29Marseille Saint-Charles7:32 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$281One-way0 transfers- 2:21 PM1h27Marseille Saint-Charles3:48 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$341One-way0 transfers
- 1:21 PM1h27Marseille Saint-Charles2:48 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$431One-way0 transfers
- 2:21 PM1h27Marseille Saint-Charles3:48 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$341One-way0 transfers
- 1:21 PM1h27Marseille Saint-Charles2:48 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$431One-way0 transfers
- 6:03 PM1h29Marseille Saint-Charles7:32 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $269 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $46 (€38).
A bus is $252 (€207) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $269 (€222).
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
Flight takes on average 6h 28m.
The journey is about 44m faster (2h 18m by train vs 3h 2m by car) and roughly $54 (€44) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($46 (€38) vs $100 (€82)). 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 Trenitalia, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 5:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h29 | 6:32 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:03 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h29 | 7:32 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
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Trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:11, the last at 18:03. The fastest train covers the 167 miles (270 km) distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 167 miles (270 km) |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 8:11 AM |
Last train 6:03 PM |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport trainsTrenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Marseille Saint-Charles and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport from $13 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Trenitalia
SNCF | TGV INOUI
TGV
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
Regionale
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery 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 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Most Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport trains use the Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Part Dieu station pair. Use this guide to compare Marseille Saint-Charles and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Marseille Saint-Charles from Marseille city centre
Marseille Saint-Charles train station facilities and services
Marseille Saint-Charles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffe San Carlo, DAKAO, Espressamente Illy, EXKi, McDonald's, Monop'Daily, Starbucks, Casa Di Pasta, Chatime, PAUL
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located between track M and the bus station at the Honnorat exit.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00. Information desks are located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Accès Plus is a service offered to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility who need assistance at the station. For more information email [email protected] or call +33 890640650.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles, Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles, Hotel Les Bords De Me.
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