How to get from Lyon to Marseille
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Lyon to Marseille by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 277 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 55m
- 16 train departures a day with SNCF
- First train at 06:28, last at 22:06
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 45m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 28 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 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 €10, on Wed, Oct 14.
277 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €127Checked Oct 23 | 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 1h 46mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 3h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€127Checked Oct 2355m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 281h 46m · directSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 283h 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 46m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Lyon to Marseille
SNCF runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:28 and the last at 22:06.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCFtrain | 16 | 06:28 | 22:06 |
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 00:50 | 18:30 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 06:40 | 09:10 |
All departures SNCF
- 06:28
- 07:20
- 08:06
- 09:06
- 10:38
- 11:40
- 12:14
- 13:10
- 13:55
- 16:06
- 17:06
- 17:20
- 18:06
- 20:06
- 20:40
- 22:06
All departures FlixBus
- 00:50
- 03:15
- 06:15
- 08:05
- 10:30
- 14:10
- 17:40
- 18:30
All departures BlaBlaCar Bus
- 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 Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFLyon-MarseilleBook →
FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-MarseilleBook →
Air FranceLyon Saint-Exupéry-Marseille ProvenceSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Air France; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Marseille works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a SNCF train from Lyon to Marseille, about 1h 46m. In total it's roughly €37 over 1h 46m, direct, no transfers.
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Lyon to Marseille: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Marseille?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 1h 46m 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?
Routavio's timetable check shows 16 train departures 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 00:50 and the last at 18:30, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Marseille?
Routavio's timetable check shows 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:50 and 18:30.
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?
Routavio's price check puts 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?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Air France.
Can you get from Lyon to Marseille without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 28m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Marseille?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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, FlixBus, Air France
Route calculated: 28 Oct 2026