How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Lyon including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon is a bus with an average price of CHF21.

This is compared to other travel options from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon:

A bus is CHF21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon costing on average CHF42.

A bus is CHF201 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon costing on average CHF222.

The fastest way to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 39m.

Flight takes on average 7h 46m.

The distance from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon is approximately 155 miles (251 km).

The average frequency per day from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon is:

• Around 14 flights per day.
• Around 11 trains per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aix-en-Provence and Lyon as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Aix-en-Provence TGV and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lyon by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 11 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, TGV.

Omio customers who travel from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.