Marseille to Lyon

Marseille to Lyon

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Marseille to Lyon Schedule

Marseille to Lyon Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Transferz Standard 3pax Any time€ 940.98
Air France Economy 07:00 - 10:20€ 202.98
EasyJet Economy 09:00 - 15:25€ 156.06
Transavia France Economy 10:45 - 22:25€ 143.82
Vueling Economy 13:05 - 07:50€ 68.34
Air France Economy #AF154114:55 - 15:45€ 238.17
Air France Economy #AF154517:35 - 18:30€ 342.72
FlixBus Economy 18:30 - 23:15€ 36.98
EasyJet Economy 20:25 - 20:15€ 162.18
Blablacar Bus Standard AC 22:10 - 02:25€ 26

Transportation from Marseille to Lyon

Facts about the transport from Marseille to Lyon

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure6:40 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day35
Distance311 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir France, Blablacar Bus, Daytrip, EasyJet, FlixBus, Nouvelair, Tunisair

How to get from Marseille to Lyon

Travelling between Marseille and Lyon is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,189.10 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 9.62.

How long does it take to get from Marseille to Lyon?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 18 hours to travel between Marseille and Lyon depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Marseille and Lyon. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 17h 55m to reach Lyon.

How much does it cost to get from Marseille to Lyon?

Travelling between Marseille and Lyon can be as cheap as USD 9.62 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 1,189.10 if you buy a Transferz taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Marseille and Lyon ?

  • 8 from Marseille to Lyon starting from 07:05 Marseille Saint Charles until 22:00 St Charles Bus station
  • 6 from Marseille to Lyon starting from 06:40 Marseille Airport until 21:55 Marseille Airport
  • 21 from Marseille to Lyon starting from 00:00 Marseille Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Marseille Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Marseille to Lyon.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Marseille to Lyon, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 142.34.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Marseille and Lyon

Air France, EasyJet, Nouvelair, Tunisair

Bus

Travelling from Marseille to Lyon overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Marseille and Lyon

Blablacar Bus, FlixBus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Marseille and Lyon

Daytrip, Transferz

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Marseille to Lyon?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus