The cheapest and fastest trains from Marseille to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$91
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
270 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille 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 to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport will cost around $91 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 6 trains that leave Marseille for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport on Sat, May 23, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct trains cover the 270 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest trains will take 4 h 23 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.
876562+
61984:22 PM3h24Marseille Saint-Charles7:46 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$501One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61083:21 PM1h32Marseille Saint-Charles4:53 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$741One-way0 transfers
468342+
619611:30 AM4h23Marseille Saint-Charles3:53 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$781One-way1 transfer
6116+
879342+
619612:00 PM3h53Marseille Saint-Charles3:53 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$931One-way2 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 610410:08 AM1h32Marseille Saint-Charles11:40 AMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$1141One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61083:21 PM1h32Marseille Saint-Charles4:53 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$741One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 610410:08 AM1h32Marseille Saint-Charles11:40 AMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$1141One-way0 transfers
876562+
61984:22 PM3h24Marseille Saint-Charles7:46 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$501One-way1 transfer
6116+
879342+
619612:00 PM3h53Marseille Saint-Charles3:53 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$931One-way2 transfers
468342+
619611:30 AM4h23Marseille Saint-Charles3:53 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$781One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 167 miles (270 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $295 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $275 (€222) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $295 (€239).
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
The journey is about 46m faster (2h 32m by train vs 3h 18m by car) and roughly $52 (€42) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($49 (€40) vs $101 (€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 to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport trains for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5772+ 6911 | On time 9:32 PM Marseille-Blancarde | 14h33 | 12:05 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, May 23 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6104 | 10:08 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h32 | 11:40 AM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
5382+ 17619+ 6920 | 10:34 AM Marseille-Blancarde | 5h15 | 3:49 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2 transfers | |
468342+ 6196 | 11:30 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 4h23 | 3:53 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1 transfer | |
6116+ 879342+ 6196 | 12:00 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h53 | 3:53 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6108 | 3:21 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 1h32 | 4:53 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
876562+ 6198 | 4:22 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h24 | 7:46 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Marseille to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Trains from Marseille to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $14 (€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 32m |
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 Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Marseille to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport trainsTrenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Marseille and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport from $14 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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SNCF | TGV INOUI
Regionale
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Marseille to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille 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 to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
- The lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
- Caffe San Carlo
- DAKAO
- Espressamente Illy
- EXKi
- McDonald's
- Monop'Daily
- Starbucks
- Casa Di Pasta
- Chatime
- PAUL
- 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.
- Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles
- Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles
- Hotel Les Bords De Me
- Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00
- Located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
- Bus lines: 521, 52, 56, 82S, 533, 582, 33, 34, 49, 50, 51
- Metro lines: M1, M2
- Train lines: TGV, iDTGV, OUIGO, TGV Lyria, Eurostar, Thalys
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Square Stalingrad.
- Le Café de la Banque
- La Table de l'Ours
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.50
- Kyriad Marseille Blancarde Timone
- Ibis Marseille Timone
- Hotel Azur
- Located near the main entrance
- 115 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: access to metro and tramway connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Tramway: Line T1
- Bus: Several lines available
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