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Compare bus, train, and flight for Aix-en-Provence to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 251 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€37 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Aix-en-Provence to Lyon
How to get from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5151111:35 PM3h35Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON)3:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€181One-way0 transfers
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5151111:35 PM3h35Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON)3:10 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61083:35 PM1h13Aix-en-Provence TGV4:48 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV€501One-way0 transfers
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61487:17 PM1h16Aix-en-Provence TGV8:33 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV€421One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61407:09 AM1h31Aix-en-Provence TGV8:40 AMLyon Part Dieu€421One-way0 transfers
125546:50 AM1h30Aix-en-Provence TGV8:20 AMLyon Part Dieu€461One-way0 transfers
510955:15 PM3h45Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON)9:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€181One-way0 transfers
5047011:20 AM4h00Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON)3:20 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€181One-way0 transfers
5403212:25 PM3h25Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON)3:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€251One-way0 transfers
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SN35876:40 AM5h45Marseille Provence Airport12:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€3971One-way1 transfer
LH2265 · LH123+
LH56725:50 PM16h00Marseille Provence Airport9:50 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€4161One-way2 transfers
AF7341 · AF73705:20 PM4h40Marseille Provence Airport10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€4181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon costing on average €37.
A bus is €220 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aix-en-Provence to Lyon costing on average €238.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 42m.
Flight takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aix-en-Provence and Lyon as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Aix-en-Provence TGV and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Aix-en-Provence, Avenue de l’Arcade de Meyran (Parking Relais KRYPTON) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lyon by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 11 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria.
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