Lyon to Marseille: travel options
Approximate road distance: 315 km • Journey details for the options listed below.
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Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train Direct | SNCF (TGV INOUI / Ouigo) | About 1h 50m |
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Fare source checked: 6 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: SNCF (TGV INOUI / Ouigo) |
Dep: Lyon Part-Dieu
Arr: Marseille Saint-Charles
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Choose the precise Lyon station shown by the planner. A low OUIGO fare can be useful, but add any baggage or other extras before comparing operators. There is no fixed price available on every train. |
Choosing your journey
Allow roughly one and a half to two hours on a suitable high-speed service, then add the journey to and from the stations. Compare the complete departure, arrival and ticket conditions before booking.
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Plan the station-to-station journey
For Lyon to Marseille, start by searching Lyon Part-Dieu to Marseille Saint-Charles. Allow roughly one and a half to two hours on a suitable high-speed service. This is a planning range: faster examples, slower services and engineering works can change the result. Use SNCF Connect’s route search for the date you need.
What matters on this route
Choose the precise Lyon station shown by the planner. A low OUIGO fare can be useful, but add any baggage or other extras before comparing operators. There is no fixed price available on every train.
Buy for the day you want
Compare the final price, baggage allowance and change conditions. A restrictive fare can be tied to the chosen service. Keep the ticket instructions available and allow time to find the platform. Add local transport and any airport journey separately.
Once you arrive, leave your bags and have a meal before a booked attraction. A useful first afternoon does not need a tight connection from the train to a timed entrance.
