The cheapest and fastest coaches from Marseille to Lyon
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Marseille to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Lyon will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 19 buses that leave Marseille for Lyon every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 276 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
580821:003h50Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles0:50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£101One-way0 changes
569619:104h35Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles23:45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus21:303h55Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles1:25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus22:004h10Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles2:10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£121One-way0 changes
9:303h20Marseille12:50Lyon£151One-way0 changes
9:003h00Marseille12:00Lyon£181One-way0 changes
9:303h20Marseille12:50Lyon£151One-way0 changes
15:103h30Marseille18:40Lyon£171One-way0 changes
580821:003h50Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles0:50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)£101One-way0 changes
13:203h50Marseille17:10Lyon£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Marseille to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £106.
Distance: 276 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price | £218 Average Price |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Marseille to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Lyon coaches for today, Tuesday 14 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 15:00 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h10 | 19:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
5696 | 17:10 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h35 | 21:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
5808 | 19:00 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 3h50 | 22:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 3h55 | 23:25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:00 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h10 | 0:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
51511 | 21:00 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h10 | 1:10 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
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58074 | 5:05 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h45 | 9:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h50 | 11:15 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 3h50 | 10:50 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
5866 | 7:45 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h35 | 12:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h55 | 13:05 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
51470 | 8:50 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h50 | 13:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
50881 | 11:10 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h50 | 16:00 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Marseille to Lyon
Buses from Marseille to Lyon run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 16 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 276 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 276 km |
Average bus duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lecar Aix-Marseille from Marseille to LyonYou can travel by bus between Marseille to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lecar Aix-Marseille for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Marseille to Lyon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille to Lyon by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Marseille and Lyon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Le Saint-Charles (in the station)
- Bistro Provence (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 49, 52, 82S Metro: M1, M2 Train: TER, TGV
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Brioche Dorée (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: L91, L38 Train: TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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