The cheapest and fastest buses from Marseille to Lyon
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Marseille to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Lyon will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 12 buses that leave Marseille for Lyon on Thu, Nov 20, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 20 the direct buses cover the 276 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Thu, Nov 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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.


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Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. 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 bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €159.
Distance: 276 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€19 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price | €370 Average price |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 2h 35m 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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Live departures
Marseille to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Lyon buses for today, Wednesday, November 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5866 | 8:45 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h35 | 1:20 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h15 | 8:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h00 | 12:30 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h10 | 1:10 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 PM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles | 4h25 | 3:35 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect |
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Overview: Bus from Marseille to Lyon
Buses from Marseille to Lyon run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 276 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 276 km |
Average bus duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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FAQs: Bus from Marseille to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Marseille to Lyon by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Marseille, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence and Marseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your trip in coach stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Marseille to 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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