How to get from Lyon to Marseille
- 277 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 05m
- 15 train departures a day with SNCF
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 44m
direct
Train
€37
Cheapest
3h 45m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Marseille. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 44m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 277 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €16, on Sat, Oct 3.
277 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €72Checked Oct 2 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €35Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 44mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€72Checked Oct 21h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€35Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 44m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Marseille: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon → Marseilletrain
SNCF·1h 44m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Lyon to Marseille
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€62November 2026
€62Departures from Lyon to Marseille
SNCF runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:28 and the last at 22:06.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCFtrain | 15 | 06:28 | 22:06 |
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 02:15 | 23:50 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 06:40 | 09:10 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Marseille works
Start with a SNCF train from Lyon to Marseille, about 1h 44m. In total it's roughly €37 over 1h 44m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Marseille: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Marseille?
The most useful route takes about 1h 44m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Lyon to Marseille?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 06:28 and the last at 22:06, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Lyon to Marseille?
15 a day with SNCF, between 06:28 and 22:06.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Marseille?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:15 and the last at 23:50, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Marseille?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 02:15 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Marseille leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Marseille from Lyon?
About 277 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Marseille cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €37. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Marseille?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus.
Can you get from Lyon to Marseille without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Marseille?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SNCF
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026