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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.

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Marseille

Lyon

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:12

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 28m

07:40

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

Direct

OUIGO 7838

from

49 USD

1h 28m, Direct

06:12

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

07:40

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

from

49 USD

Direct

OUIGO 7838

06:34

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 46m

08:20

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

Direct

TGV Inoui 12554

from

117 USD

1h 46m, Direct

06:34

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

08:20

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

from

117 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 12554

Day trains

12:12

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 41m

13:53

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

Direct

TGV Inoui 12566

from

117 USD

1h 41m, Direct

12:12

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

13:53

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

from

117 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 12566

12:12

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 41m

13:53

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

Direct

TGV Inoui 9866

from

117 USD

1h 41m, Direct

12:12

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

13:53

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

from

117 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 9866

Evening trains

18:14

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 48m

20:02

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

Direct

TGV Inoui 6866

from

117 USD

1h 48m, Direct

18:14

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

20:02

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

from

117 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 6866

18:27

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

1h 30m

19:57

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

Direct

OUIGO 7836

from

49 USD

1h 30m, Direct

18:27

MarseilleMarseille St-Charles

19:57

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

from

49 USD

Direct

OUIGO 7836

First train

06:11

Last train

20:21

Travel duration

1h 54m

Daily departures

Departure station

Marseille

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Lyon

Ticket price

$32

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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 54m

Train type

Fastest trip

1h 26m

Longest trip

3h 53m

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

Marseille-Saint-Charles, Square Narvik, Saint-Charles, 1st Arrondissement, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 13001, France

Marseille Blancarde

Marseille-Blancarde, Parvis Jean d'Ormesson, La Blancarde, 4th Arrondissement, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 13004, France

1h 54m

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 St-Paul

Lyon-Saint-Paul, Montée des Carmes Déchaussés, Saint-Paul, Quartiers anciens, 5th Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69005, France

Lyon Part Dieu

Station

Lyon Vaise

Lyon Vaise, Rue du 24 Mars 1852, L’Industrie, Vaise, 9th Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69009, France

Lyon Gorge de Loup

Lyon-Gorge-de-Loup, Rue Sergent Michel Berthet, Pierre-Scize, Gorge de Loup, 9th Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69009, France

Lyon Part-Dieu

Lyon Part-Dieu, Place Charles Béraudier, Part-Dieu, 3rd Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69003, France

Lyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

Lyon-Saint-Exupéry TGV, Parvis de la Gare, Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69124, France

Lyon Perrache

Lyon-Perrache, Passage France Pejot, Perrache, 2nd Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69002, France

Available Ticket Classes

TGV INOUI between Marseille and Lyon offers Second Class and First Class, both with mandatory seat reservations on high-speed services. First Class has wider seats, more legroom and a quieter layout than Second Class. OUIGO offers low-cost high-speed travel with Standard seating and paid options such as larger baggage, seat choice or extra-legroom seats depending on the departure. TER services on this corridor are generally Second Class only on many departures, with open seating rather than assigned seats unless a specific product states otherwise.

from

$48

2nd Class

from

$151

1st Class

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

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 45m

Price from

$39

Departures

543

Rating

Train

OUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 28m

Price from

$32

Departures

157

Rating

Train

Train TER

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 52m

Price from

$69

Departures

Rating

Train

ICE

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 42m

Price from

$93

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Lyria

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 42m

Price from

$93

Departures

Rating

Train

SNCF

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 49m

Price from

$69

Departures

Rating

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Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

1h 54m

$32-$120

Bus

Apprx.

4h 30m

$10-$45

Flight

Apprx.

1h 0m

$80-$260

Cities at Both Ends

Marseille grew around the Vieux-Port and today links Mediterranean neighborhoods such as Le Panier, Noailles and the Corniche with departures from Marseille Saint-Charles. Lyon developed at the meeting of the Rhone and Saone rivers, with Roman sites, Vieux Lyon and the Presqu'ile reached from Lyon Part-Dieu by metro, tram or regional train.

Lyon

France's major southeast rail hub where high-speed routes meet regional lines for the Rhone Valley, Alps, and Burgundy.

Marseille

Southern France rail hub linking Paris, Lyon, Provence, the Cote d'Azur, Occitanie, and regional Mediterranean routes.

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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