How far is Lyon from Marseille by coach?

The journey from Marseille to Lyon by coach covers an approximate distance of 172 miles (277 km).

Is there a way to reach Lyon from Marseille without a car?

The best way to go from Marseille to Lyon without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Marseille to Lyon from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Marseille to Lyon on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:00	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	3h 50m	00:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	02:10	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	20:50	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	5h 10m	02:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	21:30	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h	01:30	Perrache	No tags
Bus	20:55	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	5h 5m	02:00	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Marseille to Lyon on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 15m	03:15	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	02:10	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	07:05	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 45m	11:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:30	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	7h 35m	17:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	09:45	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	14:20	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Marseille to Lyon on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:45	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	14:20	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	02:10	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	09:30	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	7h 35m	17:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	09:45	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	8h 10m	17:55	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	00:10	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 25m	04:35	Perrache	No tags

Next departures from Marseille to Lyon on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 15m	21:15	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	02:10	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	09:45	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	14:20	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:30	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	7h 35m	17:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	21:30	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h	01:30	Perrache	No tags

Next departures from Marseille to Lyon on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:10	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 25m	04:35	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	02:10	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	09:45	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	14:20	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:30	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	7h 35m	17:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	11:45	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	6h 5m	17:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Marseille to Lyon on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:05	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 45m	11:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	02:10	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	09:45	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	14:20	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:30	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	7h 35m	17:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	19:10	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	23:45	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Marseille to Lyon on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:05	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 45m	11:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	02:10	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	09:45	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	14:20	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:30	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	7h 35m	17:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	19:10	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	23:45	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Marseille to Lyon on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:05	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 45m	11:50	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:30	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	02:10	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	09:45	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	14:20	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	09:30	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	7h 35m	17:05	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	19:10	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	23:45	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Marseille to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

45carpool per day

3h 10mAverage duration

172 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £93	Average duration5h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£18 - £105	Average duration1h 46m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £46	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Marseille and Lyon?

Stops in Marseille

A
Gare Routière Saint-Charles
15 Rue Honnorat, 13003 Marseille, France
B
ARENC
133 Rue Peyssonnel, 13002 Marseille, , France
C
Port de Marseille
Boulevard Euromediterranée Quai d'Arenc, 13002 Marseille, France

Stops in Lyon

A
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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B
Lyon Airport
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,414 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Marseille to Lyon

How far is Lyon from Marseille by coach?
The journey from Marseille to Lyon by coach covers an approximate distance of 172 miles (277 km).
Is there a way to reach Lyon from Marseille without a car?
The best way to go from Marseille to Lyon without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

21/11

£27

22/11

£10

Today

£19

24/11

£10

25/11

£13

26/11

£13

27/11

£13

28/11

£10

The cheapest trip from Marseille to Lyon was searched and found on 22 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Marseille to Lyon as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £10 to £54 for a bus ticket from Marseille to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Marseille to Lyon?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time5h 10m	Avg price£21	Daily departures17
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 46m	Avg price£59	Daily departures12
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 10m	Avg price£26	Daily departures45