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Bus Lyon to Marseille: Trip Overview
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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.
Based on 12 reviews, BlaBlaBus was rated 4 stars for this trip. BlaBlaBus ticket prices on this trip start at $14.00, with the trip lasting on average 4h32.
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.
Lyon to Marseille Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 13 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 12:05AM - 11:59PM |
Minimum Price | $11 |
Average Ticket Price | $20 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 3h30m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 4h30m |
Distance | 172 miles (276 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | FlixBus, BlaBlaBus |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Lyon and Marseille?
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
Perrache4 Place de Francfort, 69003 Lyon-3E-Arrondissement, France
Part-Dieu20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
Villeurbanne INSALes Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
Les Charrières8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
Lyon15 Rue Honnorat, 13003 Marseille, France
Gare Routière Saint-Charles133 Rue Peyssonnel, 13002 Marseille, , France
ARENCFrequently asked questions for your trip Lyon - Marseille
Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most practical and eco-friendly way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.
Traveling from Lyon to Marseille takes around 4h 30m on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 3h 30m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 172 miles (277 km) that separate the two cities.
Lyon and Marseille are 172 miles (277 km) apart.
About 13 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. The number of buses running from Lyon to Marseille may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Lyon to Marseille as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.
The bus service operates from 12:05 AM for the initial departure and runs until 11:59 PM for the final departure.
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.
You can save a lot of money on your trip from Lyon to Marseille by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $10.
The bus ticket costs $20 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $10 and $230, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.
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.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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 $11 to $70 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 $12 which is on 2024-03-21.
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.
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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?
Vehicle Type | Travel Time | Avg Price | Daily Departures |
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Vehicle TypeBus | Travel Time4h 30m | Avg Price$20 | Daily Departures13 |
Vehicle TypeTrain | Travel Time1h 49m | Avg Price$63 | Daily Departures14 |
Vehicle TypeCarpool | Travel Time3h 40m | Avg Price$29 | Daily Departures27 |
The best way to travel between Lyon and Marseille is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $20 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $10. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Marseille, choose the bus, as it will take you from Lyon to Marseille in about 1h 49m - that's the fastest way to get there!
Will you be returning to Lyon by bus?
Bus from Marseille to LyonYou can also go to Marseille by train
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