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 €21.

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

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Lyon costing on average €59.

A bus is €493 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Lyon costing on average €514.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 31m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 55m.

Flight takes on average 4h 59m.

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

The average frequency per day from Marseille to Lyon is:

• Around 22 flights per day.
• Around 17 trains per day.
• Around 15 buses 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, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

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 Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Air Baltic, asl airlines, Amelia to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, TER, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Lyon by train.

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

• 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
• 16 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria.

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.