How to travel from Marseille to Lyon, France

The distance between Marseille and Lyon is around 300km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Marseille to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 2 others
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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance311km (193 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Marseille and Lyon is around 300km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Marseille and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Lyon is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Lyon. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 45m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Lyon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marseille and Lyon. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Lyon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Lyon. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 55min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.

Air France, Air Senegal and Corsairfly fly between Marseille and Lyon. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 55min.

The flight from Marseille to Lyon typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Marseille and Lyon. The distance is around 311km (193 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Lyon

Transport options from Marseille to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
€65($65)
hourly318km (197 miles)
Fly
1h 55m
€160($160)
every 30 mins300km (187 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
€15($15)
every 4 hours325km (202 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€42($42)
on demand311km (193 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon