How to travel from Lyon to Marseille

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Marseille

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $140.

Distance: 171 miles (276 km)

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Driving

$49

Average price

$24

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Cheapest

$355

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$97

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 14m

Average total duration

2h 44m

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30m

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3h 59m

Average total duration

3h 29m

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5h 37m

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2h 37m

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3h 0m

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3h 16m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.6kg

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Air France

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Marseille is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Marseille:

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Marseille costing on average $49 (€40).

A bus is $331 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Marseille costing on average $355 (€287).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 44m.

Bus takes on average 3h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Marseille including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Marseille among Omio's users.

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from Lyon to Marseille

How to get from Lyon to Marseille by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lyon to Marseille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51510
    5:20 AM4h15
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    9:35 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51510
    5:20 AM4h15
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    9:35 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air France HopAF6168
    8:40 PM0h55
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:35 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $2691One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 6147
    8:03 AM1h32
    Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV
    9:35 AMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6801
    6:28 AM1h56
    Lyon Part Dieu
    8:24 AMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5124
    10:05 PM1h45
    Lyon Part Dieu
    11:50 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $611One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus5807
    4:40 AM4h40
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    9:20 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51094
    9:30 AM4h00
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    1:30 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus5695
    7:10 AM4h30
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    11:40 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7338+Air France HopAF7363
    10:20 AM3h55
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    2:15 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $2721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7371 · AF7332
    6:00 AM5h15
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:15 AMMarseille Provence Airport
    $2721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7371 · AF7334
    6:00 AM5h55
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:55 AMMarseille Provence Airport
    $2721One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Lyon to Marseille

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Lyon to Marseille, 51,06% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Lyon to Marseille and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Marseille

Travel to Marseille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Marseille.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Marseille including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Marseille is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Marseille:

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Marseille costing on average $49 (€40).

A bus is $331 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Marseille costing on average $355 (€287).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 44m.

Bus takes on average 3h 29m.

The distance from Lyon to Marseille is approximately 171 miles (276 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Marseille is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 12 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Marseille:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Marseille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU!, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Marseille by train.
  • Travel with Air France to go to Marseille by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Marseille by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Marseille with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
  • 18 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Marseille often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Nice, Madrid, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Marseille and these popular destinations at a great price.
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