What is the travel distance from Marseille to Lyon?

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

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

The majority of buses traveling from Marseille to Lyon start their journey at Gare Routière Saint-Charles and wind up at Lyon Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Once in Lyon, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Aquarium Grand Lyon, Le Centre d’Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation, Walk along the Rhône, Musée d’Art Contemporain and Musée des Tissus.

Bus Marseille to Lyon from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	6h 5m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	6h 35m	4:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	6h 25m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 15m	9:15pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h	1:30am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	12:15pm	Marseille Provence Airport	5h 35m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 45m	11:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	6h 35m	4:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	11:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 25m	4:35am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	5h 10m	2:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	5h 5m	12:50pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 45m	11:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	6h 35m	4:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	11:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 25m	4:35am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	3h 50m	12:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	5h 5m	12:50pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 45m	11:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	6h 35m	4:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	11:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 25m	4:35am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	8:50pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	5h 10m	2:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	5h 5m	12:50pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 45m	11:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	6h 35m	4:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	11:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 25m	4:35am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	3h 50m	12:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	5h 5m	12:50pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	6h 35m	4:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	8h 10m	5:55pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 25m	4:35am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	3h 55m	12:55pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 15m	9:15pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 10m	2:10am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	6h 35m	4:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	1:25pm	Marseille Provence Airport	6h 35m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 15m	9:15pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	6:55pm	Marseille Provence Airport	7h 5m	2:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h	1:30am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	8h 10m	5:55pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	6h 5m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	6h 35m	4:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	6h 25m	8:00pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 25m	4:35am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 15m	9:15pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	8:10am	Marseille Provence Airport	6h 10m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Marseille to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

172 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $118	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $134	Average Duration1h 46m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $68	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

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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.

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Where are the popular stops in Marseille and Lyon?

Stops in Marseille

A - Gare Routière Saint-Charles

B - ARENC

C - Port de Marseille

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Marseille to Lyon by bus

What is the travel distance from Marseille to Lyon?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Marseille to Lyon?
What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/11

$48

11/12

$26

Today

$23

11/14

$22

11/15

$21

11/16

$21

11/17

$16

11/18

$15

The cheapest trip from Marseille to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $49 for a bus ticket from Marseille to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-18.

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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h 15m	Avg Price$26	Daily Departures17
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 46m	Avg Price$75	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 10m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures39