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 departures

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on November 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	6h 35m	4:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
6:55pm	Marseille Provence Airport	7h 5m	2:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
7:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	5h 5m	12:50pm	Perrache	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

Bus Marseille to Lyon: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$26

Average bus trip duration5h 15m

Number of daily buses17

Earliest bus departure12:10am

Distance172 miles (276 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,088 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,191 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.

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Marseille to Lyon Bus

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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 for your trip Marseille - Lyon

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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

$24

11/04

$69

Today

$21

11/06

$20

11/07

$21

11/08

$22

11/09

$24

11/10

$23

The cheapest trip from Marseille to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 6, 2025 with a price of $20

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 $20 to $69 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 $20 which is on 2025-11-06.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus, 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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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

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

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