Marseille to Lyon

Marseille to Lyon

Marseille
Lyon
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Marseille to Lyon Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 7pax
Any time
+3h 3m
$765.36
Flight
Volotea
Economy
06:00
01:45
$330.70
Flight
Air France
Economy
06:20
14:10
$518.03
Flight
Air France
Economy
06:40
13:25
$691.19
Bus
Blablacar Bus
Standard AC
07:05
11:50
$17.63
Flight
Vueling
Economy
07:30
08:40
$112.55
Flight
Transavia France
Economy
08:00
23:00
$229.75
Flight
Air Algerie
Economy
08:30
19:10
$125.58
Flight
Air Corsica
Economy
08:50
15:30
$539.57
Flight
Air France
Economy
09:15
22:00
$632.01
Flight
Transavia France
Economy
09:40
22:45
$321.42
Flight
Austrian Airlines
Economy
10:05
20:00
$546.81
Flight
Tunisair
Economy
10:25
10:05
$242.16
Flight
Air Algerie
Economy
10:45
10:50
$128.99
Flight
Air France
Economy
11:05
10:25
$195.12
Flight
Air France
Economy
11:25
22:00
$629.44
Flight
Air Algerie
Economy
11:45
11:50
$133.52
Flight
Air Algerie
Economy
12:10
11:45
$133.52
Flight
Air Corsica
Economy
12:40
15:30
$539.57
Bus
FlixBus
Standard
13:05
17:10
$24.29

How to get from Marseille to Lyon

Travelling between Marseille and Lyon is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 825.73 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.36.

How long does it take to get from Marseille to Lyon?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 9 hours to travel between Marseille and Lyon depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Marseille and Lyon. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 41m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 8h 20m to reach Lyon.

How much does it cost to get from Marseille to Lyon?

Travelling between Marseille and Lyon can be as cheap as USD 17.36 if you opt for a Blablacar Bus bus and as expensive as USD 825.73 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Marseille and Lyon ?

  • 19 from Marseille to Lyon starting from 00:10 St Charles Bus station until 23:45 Marseille Saint Charles
  • 18 from Marseille to Lyon starting from 08:12 Marseille Saint Charles until 17:12 Marseille Saint Charles
  • 4 from Marseille to Lyon starting from 00:00 Marseille Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Marseille Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Marseille to Lyon.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Marseille to Lyon overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Marseille and Lyon

Blablacar Bus, FlixBus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Marseille and Lyon

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Marseille to Lyon?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 60% opted for a bus
  • 40% took a train

Transportation from Marseille to Lyon

Facts about the transport from Marseille to Lyon

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport1h 41m
Earliest Departure12:10 AM
Latest Departure11:45 PM
Departures per day41
Distance85 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBlablacar Bus, FlixBus, TER, TGV, Volotea, Vueling