How to get from Lyon to Marseille
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Marseille. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 05m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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 €25, on Sat, Sep 5.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
277 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €67Checked Sep 5 | 1h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €35Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 1h 30mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €14Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 4h 15m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€67Checked Sep 51h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€35Omio catalogue, Sep 81h 30m · directSee Train details
- Bus€14Omio catalogue, Sep 84h 15m · 1 transferSee 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 Saint-Exupéry → Marseille Provenceflight1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateWhich 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 | 6 | 02:15 | 23:50 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 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 Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFLyon-MarseilleBook →City transitLyon-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-MarseilleBook →On this route you travel with SNCF, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Marseille works
Start with a flight from Lyon to Marseille, about 1h 5m. In total it's roughly €67 over 1h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Marseille: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Marseille?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 05m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €67. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Lyon to Marseille?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 05m.
How long is the flight from Lyon to Marseille?
About 1h 05m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Lyon and Marseille?
Lyon is LYS and Marseille is MRS, so this route is usually written LYS to MRS.
Which operators run Lyon to Marseille?
On this route you travel with SNCF, City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Marseille?
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.
Where to next
Other ways people search Lyon to Marseille
- how to get from Lyon to Marseille
- Lyon to Marseille travel time
- Lyon to Marseille distance
- cheapest way from Lyon to Marseille
- Lyon to Marseille flight time
- flights from Lyon to Marseille
- Lyon Marseille direct flights
- LYS to MRS