The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£73
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
3 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
3 h 6 m
Trains on 05 Sept
20
Distance
658 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 20 trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles, including 16 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 658 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 16 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.
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 611919:183h28Paris Gare de Lyon22:46Marseille Saint-Charles£291One-way0 changes
612317:383h19Paris Gare de Lyon20:57Marseille Saint-Charles£381One-way0 changes
612718:383h19Paris Gare de Lyon21:57Marseille Saint-Charles£381One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 611315:103h19Paris Gare de Lyon18:29Marseille Saint-Charles£411One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61476:123h23Paris Gare de Lyon9:35Marseille Saint-Charles£411One-way0 changes
617510:103h04Paris Gare de Lyon13:14Marseille Saint-Charles£881One-way0 changes
617714:103h04Paris Gare de Lyon17:14Marseille Saint-Charles£721One-way0 changes
61559:103h04Paris Gare de Lyon12:14Marseille Saint-Charles£1001One-way0 changes
61739:103h04Paris Gare de Lyon12:14Marseille Saint-Charles£1001One-way0 changes
611715:383h16Paris Gare de Lyon18:54Marseille Saint-Charles£781One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, while a flight costs an average of £109.
Distance: 658 km
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£70 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £109 Average Price | £177 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration 8h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles costing on average £70.
A coach is £67 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles costing on average £109.
Other travel options to Marseille Saint-Charles take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Coach takes on average 8h 16m.
The journey is about 20m faster (6h 54m by train vs 7h 14m by car) and roughly £107 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£70 vs £177). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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6177 | On time 14:10 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h04 | 17:14 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6115 | 14:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h19 | 17:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6619 · 9830 | On time 15:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h46 | 18:46 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6113 | 15:10 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h19 | 18:29 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6117 | 15:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h16 | 18:54 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6121 | 16:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h19 | 19:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6123 | 17:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h19 | 20:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6153 | 18:10 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h03 | 21:13 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6127 | 18:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h19 | 21:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6119 | 19:18 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h28 | 22:46 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6129 | 19:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h19 | 22:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6137 | 21:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h19 | 0:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6147 | 6:12 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h23 | 9:35 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6603 · 5102 | 7:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h46 | 10:46 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
6103 | 7:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h19 | 10:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6605+ 9756 | 7:52 Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h18 | 12:10 Marseille Saint-Charles | 1 change | |
6155 | 9:10 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h04 | 12:14 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6173 | 9:10 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h04 | 12:14 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6107 | 9:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h19 | 12:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6175 | 10:10 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h04 | 13:14 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6109 | 10:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h21 | 13:59 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6105 | 11:11 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h37 | 14:48 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
6111 | 11:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h19 | 14:57 Marseille Saint-Charles | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles
Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:09, the last at 19:38. The fastest train covers the 658 km distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 658 km |
Average train duration 6h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 4:09 |
Last train 19:38 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Paris Gare de Lyon and Marseille Saint-Charles from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Marseille Saint-Charles, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Paris Gare de Lyon and Marseille Saint-Charles
Most Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles trains use the Paris Gare de Lyon to Marseille Saint-Charles station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris Gare de Lyon and Marseille Saint-Charles train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Paris Gare de Lyon from Paris city centre
Paris Gare de Lyon is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de Lyon train station facilities and services
Paris Gare de Lyon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Train Bleu, La Fabrique Cookies, The Grand Comptoir, Café Pierre Hermé, Paul, Starbucks, Golden Brioche, Mezzo di Pasta, McDonald's, The Prem1er Café, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are in various points at the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Parisianer, Hôtel Locomo, Hôtel Marceau Bastille.
Getting to Marseille Saint-Charles from Marseille city centre
Marseille Saint-Charles train station facilities and services
Marseille Saint-Charles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffe San Carlo, DAKAO, Espressamente Illy, EXKi, McDonald's, Monop'Daily, Starbucks, Casa Di Pasta, Chatime, PAUL
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located between track M and the bus station at the Honnorat exit.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:00 - 18:00. Information desks are located on level -1 of the station, entrances via the station or via Bd Bourdet.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the lockers are located on Boulevard Bourdet, on level 0 of the station. Service is provided by La Bag Mobile.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Marseille Saint-Charles: Accès Plus is a service offered to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility who need assistance at the station. For more information email [email protected] or call +33 890640650.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Adagio Access Marseille-Saint Charles, Holiday Inn Express Marseille-Saint Charles, Hotel Les Bords De Me.
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