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ITMarseille to Lyon Train & Bus Tickets
From Marseille (France) to Lyon (France) · about 315 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Marseille to Lyon, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €10.98 for travel on 4 Nov 2026 (seen 28 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 4 h 10 min (19 journeys) |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Marseille to Lyon: what to expect
Marseille and Lyon are about 315 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within France, so no border formalities are required. At 315 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Marseille–Lyon tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Monday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €11.23, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Lyon
- Lyon holds a key place in film history: the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph there. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The first of Lyon's extensive network of funicular railways opened in 1862. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Lyon's Place Bellecour is the third-largest public square in France. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Marseille to Lyon
How long does the journey from Marseille to Lyon take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 4 h 10 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Marseille to Lyon?
The lowest fare seen recently is €10.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 4 Nov 2026 (seen 28 Oct 2026). Monday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €11.23). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.