How to travel from Marseille to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Lyon is a bus with an average price of zł83.

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

A bus is zł118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Lyon costing on average zł202.

A bus is zł1229 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Lyon costing on average zł1312.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 46m.

Bus takes on average 3h 3m.

The distance from Marseille to Lyon is approximately 171 miles (276 km).

The average frequency per day from Marseille to Lyon is:

• Around 19 buses per day.
• Around 15 trains per day.
• Around 12 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Lyon 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 Marseille to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

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

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with Air France to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Marseille to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 19 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 15 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).

Omio customers who travel from Marseille 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.