How to get from Marseille to Lyon
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Marseille to Lyon by price and travel time (route calculated on 27 October 2026).
- 277 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 55m
- 15 train departures a day with SNCF
- First train at 06:34, last at 20:14
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
55m
direct
Flight
€147
Cheapest
3h 40m
direct
Bus
€16
Ground only
1h 46m
direct
Train
€37
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 27 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 €10, on Wed, Oct 14.
277 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 1h 46mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 3h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€23Omio catalogue, Oct 281h 46m · directSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 283h 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Marseille → Lyontrain
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 Marseille to Lyon
SNCF runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:34 and the last at 20:14.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCFtrain | 15 | 06:34 | 20:14 |
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 09:25 | 23:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 11:45 | 23:00 |
All departures SNCF
- 06:34
- 06:47
- 07:36
- 08:12
- 09:45
- 10:21
- 12:12
- 12:50
- 14:36
- 15:12
- 15:56
- 16:49
- 17:12
- 18:14
- 20:14
All departures FlixBus
- 09:25
- 10:00
- 11:10
- 13:35
- 18:00
- 22:30
- 23:00
All departures BlaBlaCar Bus
- 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 Wed, Oct 28
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
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 27 October 2026. Start with a SNCF train from Marseille to Lyon, about 1h 46m. In total it's roughly €37 over 1h 46m, direct, no transfers.
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Marseille to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Marseille to Lyon?
Routavio's route check on 27 October 2026 puts the most useful route at 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 20:14, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Marseille to Lyon?
Routavio's timetable check shows 15 train departures a day with SNCF, between 06:34 and 20:14.
When is the first bus from Marseille to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:25 and the last at 23:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Marseille to Lyon?
Routavio's timetable check shows 7 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 09:25 and 23:00.
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?
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 Marseille to Lyon?
According to Routavio's route data, 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 27m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Marseille to Lyon?
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.
Route calculated: 27 Oct 2026