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Marseille to Lyon Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Marseille to Lyon trains leave from Marseille Saint-Charles and usually arrive at Lyon Part-Dieu, with some services also serving Lyon Perrache. Direct high-speed services are TGV INOUI and OUIGO, using the LGV Mediterranee and the Rhone Valley approach to Lyon; TER trains follow slower conventional lines with more stops such as Avignon, Orange, Montelimar and Valence. The rail distance between Marseille Saint-Charles and Lyon Part-Dieu is about 315 km. The fastest TGV services take about 1 hour 40 minutes, while slower direct TER services can take around 3 hours 35 minutes. Around 20 to 30 direct departures run on a typical day, with more options if changing at Avignon TGV or Valence TGV. One-way fares start from about €16 ($17 USD) for low-cost OUIGO or advance second-class tickets and can rise to around €95 ($103 USD) for flexible first-class TGV INOUI fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas, and July-August travel.

28Jun

Seats

Marseille

Lyon

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:13

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 33m

07:46

LyonLyon St-Exupéry TGV

Secondary station

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7838

from

4698 USD

1h 33m, Direct

06:13

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

07:46

LyonLyon St-Exupéry TGV

Secondary station

from

4698 USD

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7838

06:33

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 47m

08:20

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

Direct

SNCF 9854

from

6850 USD

1h 47m, Direct

06:33

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

08:20

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

from

6850 USD

Direct

SNCF 9854

Day trains

12:10

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 43m

13:53

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

Direct

OUI 12566

from

7364 USD

1h 43m, Direct

12:10

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

13:53

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

from

7364 USD

Direct

OUI 12566

12:10

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 43m

13:53

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

Direct

SNCF 9866

from

12330 USD

1h 43m, Direct

12:10

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

13:53

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

from

12330 USD

Direct

SNCF 9866

Evening trains

18:13

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 49m

20:02

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

Direct

OUI 6866

from

13700 USD

1h 49m, Direct

18:13

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

20:02

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

from

13700 USD

Direct

OUI 6866

18:27

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 35m

20:02

LyonLyon St-Exupéry TGV

Secondary station

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7836

from

5705 USD

1h 35m, Direct

18:27

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

20:02

LyonLyon St-Exupéry TGV

Secondary station

from

5705 USD

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7836

First train

05:38

Last train

20:21

Travel duration

1h 58m

Daily departures

Departure station

Marseille

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Lyon

Ticket price

$30

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Marseille to Lyon Route Overview

This route links the Mediterranean port city with France's main Rhone-Alpes rail hub, making it one of the key north-south corridors outside Paris. The distinctive feature is the contrast between the sea-level departure at Marseille Saint-Charles and the fast run up the Rhone Valley past Provence and the lower Alps before entering Lyon's dense rail network. TGV INOUI seats are reservation-only; OUIGO also requires a booked place and has stricter baggage conditions than standard TGV. TER services may have open seating and more stops, so check the train type before choosing the cheapest Marseille to Lyon ticket.

Travel time

1h 58m

Train type

Fastest trip

1h 26m

Longest trip

4h 21m

Marseille

Marseille is France's oldest major city, with Vieux-Port, Le Panier and the Corniche set below Notre-Dame de la Garde. Marseille Saint-Charles station sits above the city center at the top of a broad staircase and handles TGV, OUIGO, Intercites, TER and metro services.

Marseille St-Charles

Station

Marseille Blancarde

Station

1h 58m

Lyon

Lyon is known for Roman remains, silk-trading history, traboules in Vieux Lyon and the food culture of the bouchons. Lyon Part-Dieu is the main arrival station for high-speed trains, located east of the Presqu'ile with metro, tram and regional rail connections across the city.

Lyon Part Dieu

Lyon Part-Dieu

Lyon St-Exupéry TGV

Lyon Perrache

Practical Information for TGV Travelers

Baggage rules vary by train type on the Marseille to Lyon route, especially between TGV INOUI and OUIGO. Check the selected service before departure.

Luggage Allowance

On TGV INOUI, passengers may generally take 2 large bags plus 1 hand item, with each item labeled and manageable by the passenger. OUIGO includes 1 cabin bag and 1 hand bag as standard, with larger or additional baggage available as a paid option.

Storage Facilities

TGV trainsets have overhead racks for smaller cases, luggage stacks near carriage entrances and space between some back-to-back seats. Keep valuables with you and place large suitcases in the racks nearest your carriage when boarding at Marseille Saint-Charles.

Special Items

Folded or dismantled bicycles must be in a cover on TGV and count toward baggage limits; fully assembled bikes require a booked bike space only where available. Skis, musical instruments and sports equipment must be packed and kept within the train operator's size rules.

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Marseille to Lyon Map

The Marseille to Lyon rail route runs north from Marseille Saint-Charles through Provence toward Avignon, then follows the Rhone corridor via or near Orange, Montelimar, Valence and Vienne before entering Lyon. TGV INOUI and OUIGO use high-speed sections around Avignon TGV and Valence TGV, while TER trains serve more city-center intermediate stations. Views include limestone hills north of Marseille, vineyards and river plains along the Rhone.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

The Marseille to Lyon train runs from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Part-Dieu, both close to central districts and urban transit. Buses between Marseille and Lyon usually take 4 to 5 hours depending on traffic and use coach stations rather than the high-speed rail corridor. Flights are uncommon for this city pair and require airport transfers to Marseille Provence and Lyon Saint-Exupery, so total door-to-door time often exceeds the TGV. Electric high-speed rail also produces lower emissions per passenger than flying or driving the A7 corridor.

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

SNCF

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 58m

Price from

$28

Departures

222

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 47m

Price from

$30

Departures

186

Rating

Train

OUI

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 48m

Price from

$35

Departures

Rating

Train

TGVOUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 30m

Price from

$29

Departures

114

Rating

Train

Train TER

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 52m

Price from

$69

Departures

Rating

Train

LYR

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 47m

Price from

$57

Departures

Rating

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Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

1h 58m

$30-$120

Bus

Apprx.

4h 30m

$10-$45

Flight

Apprx.

1h 0m

$80-$260

FAQ about the Marseille - Lyon Route

How fast is the Marseille to Lyon TGV?

TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains can reach up to 300 km/h (186 mph) on high-speed sections of the Marseille to Lyon corridor. Average speed is lower because of station approaches, junctions and the conventional rail section into Lyon Part-Dieu.

Does Eurail cover Marseille to Lyon trains?

Eurail and Interrail passes are valid on SNCF TGV INOUI services between Marseille and Lyon, but a paid seat reservation is required. OUIGO is generally not covered by Eurail or Interrail passes. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for TGV INOUI, OUIGO and available TER services on this route.

How long is the train from Marseille to Lyon?

The fastest TGV INOUI services take about 1 hour 40 minutes from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Part-Dieu. OUIGO high-speed trains have similar timings on many departures, while direct TER services can take around 3 hours 35 minutes because they use classic lines and call at more stations.

How much is the train from Marseille to Lyon?

Marseille to Lyon train fares start from about €16 ($17 USD) for OUIGO or advance second-class tickets and can rise to around €95 ($103 USD) for flexible first-class TGV INOUI fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

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