How to get from Marseille to Lyon
- 277 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 1h 46m
- 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 46m
direct
Train
€37
Cheapest
3h 40m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Marseille to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 46m 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 Mon, Sep 28.
277 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €35Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 1h 46mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€35Omio catalogue, Oct 31h 46m · directSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Marseille to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Marseille → Lyontrain
SNCF·1h 46m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Marseille to Lyon
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€57November 2026
€62Departures from Marseille to Lyon
SNCF runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:34 and the last at 20:13.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCFtrain | 15 | 06:34 | 20:13 |
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 09:00 | 22:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 11:45 | 23:00 |
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 Marseille to Lyon works
Start with a SNCF train from Marseille to Lyon, about 1h 46m. In total it's roughly €37 over 1h 46m, direct, no transfers.
Marseille to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Marseille to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 1h 46m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Marseille to Lyon?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 06:34 and the last at 20:13, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Marseille to Lyon?
15 a day with SNCF, between 06:34 and 20:13.
When is the first bus from Marseille to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:00 and the last at 22:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Marseille to Lyon?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 09:00 and 22:00.
How far is Lyon from Marseille?
About 277 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Marseille to Lyon 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 Marseille to Lyon?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus.
Can you get from Marseille to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 29m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Marseille to Lyon?
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: 1 Oct 2026