What is the travel distance from Lyon to Marseille?

Lyon and Marseille are 172 miles (277 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Marseille?

The majority of buses traveling from Lyon to Marseille start their journey at Perrache and wind up at Gare Routière Saint-Charles. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Marseille?

Once in Marseille, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Prado Beaches, Garden of Remains, Château d'If, Park Borély and La Corniche.

Bus Lyon to Marseille from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Lyon to Marseille on November 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:35pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 30m	9:05pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	Cheapest
4:40pm	Perrache	3h 50m	8:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	Fastest
7:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 30m	11:40am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
11:30am	Aéroport LYS	7h 45m	7:15pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
1:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 50m	6:40pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Marseille on November 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 40m	9:20am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	Cheapest
4:40pm	Perrache	3h 50m	8:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	Fastest
5:15am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 20m	9:35am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
9:30am	Aéroport LYS	7h 20m	4:50pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
7:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 30m	11:40am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Marseille on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 50m	6:40pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	Cheapest
4:40pm	Perrache	3h 50m	8:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	Fastest
4:40am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 40m	9:20am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
12:30pm	Aéroport LYS	6h 45m	7:15pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
5:15am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 20m	9:35am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Marseille on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 30m	11:40am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	Cheapest
4:40pm	Perrache	3h 50m	8:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	Fastest
4:40am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 40m	9:20am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
9:30am	Aéroport LYS	7h 20m	4:50pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
1:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	6h 15m	7:15pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Marseille on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 40m	9:20am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	Cheapest
4:40pm	Perrache	3h 50m	8:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	Fastest
5:15am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 20m	9:35am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
11:30am	Aéroport LYS	7h 45m	7:15pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
7:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 30m	11:40am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Marseille on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
4:40am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 40m	9:20am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	Cheapest
5:00am	Perrache	3h 55m	8:55am	Aéroport MRS	Fastest
7:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 30m	11:40am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
11:30am	Aéroport LYS	7h 45m	7:15pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
2:00pm	Aéroport LYS	8h 10m	10:10pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Marseille on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	4h 30m	11:40am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	Cheapest
5:00am	Perrache	3h 55m	8:55am	Aéroport MRS	Fastest
11:30am	Aéroport LYS	7h 45m	7:15pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	No tags
7:10am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	6h 10m	1:20pm	Marseille Provence Airport	No tags
9:20am	Perrache	4h 25m	1:45pm	Aéroport MRS	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Lyon to Marseille

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Marseille. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

40carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

172 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $102	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $134	Average Duration1h 56m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $61	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Bus Lyon to Marseille: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$26

Average bus trip duration5h 35m

Number of daily buses17

Earliest bus departure12:25am

Distance172 miles (276 km)

Latest bus departure11:40pm

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BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,089 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

According to 21 reviews, BlaBlaCar Bus received a 3.8-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature, but some complained about the wifi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $14

BlaBlaBus Lyon Marseille recent customer reviews

We booked a combined bus ticket from Lyon to Marseille via Toulon with a 45 min stop at Toulon. But the bus arrived more than an hour late at Lyon which caused us to miss the next bus from Toulon. We tried to contact the representatives but no one has responded yet.

Lakshay S.

October 12, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,192 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

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Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Marseille?

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Marseille

A - Gare Routière Saint-Charles

B - ARENC

C - Port de Marseille

Frequently asked questions for your trip Lyon - Marseille

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/03

$43

11/04

$26

Today

$30

11/06

$18

11/07

$23

11/08

$24

11/09

$24

11/10

$21

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Marseille was searched and found on Nov 6, 2025 with a price of $18

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Marseille, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $18 to $77 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Marseille based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-06.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Lyon to Marseille.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Lyon to Marseille.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Lyon to Marseille will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

What's the cheapest way to go from Lyon to Marseille?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 35m	Avg Price$26	Daily Departures17
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 56m	Avg Price$79	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 10m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures40

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