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Train Marseille Lyon

Book a train ticket from Marseille to Lyon

Information about the Marseille to Lyon train

Travel by train from Marseille to Lyon. 21 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Marseille at 6h 13m and the last at 20h 13m, allowing you to cover the 309 km distance in as little as 1h 28m. Tickets are available from 10€ (1).

Marseille to Lyon train best prices

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
today
49 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Tuesday 6 October October
19 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Wednesday 7
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Thursday 8
16 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 9
16 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 10
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Sunday 11
19 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 12
25 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 13
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Wednesday 14
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Thursday 15
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Friday 16
16 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 17
16 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 18
25 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 19
16 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 20
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Wednesday 21
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Thursday 22
16 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 23
19 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 24
25 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 25
25 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 26
25 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 27
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Wednesday 28
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Thursday 29
19 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 30
19 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 31
29 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 1st November November
46 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets from Marseille to Lyon

How much does a train ticket from Marseille to Lyon cost?

To benefit from the best prices, remember to book your train ticket in advance. Get tickets at the lowest prices by adjusting the day and time of your departure. Be the first to know about good deals with alerts from the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Marseille to Lyon take?

On average, allow 2h 10m for a train journey from Marseille to Lyon.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Marseille to Lyon?

The shortest journey between Marseille and Lyon takes 1h 28m.

How many trains run from Marseille to Lyon each day?

You can choose from 21 trains per day to travel from Marseille to Lyon.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Marseille and Lyon?

There is at least one Direct Journey available between Marseille and Lyon.

What is the distance between Marseille and Lyon by train?

The train journey between Marseille and Lyon, covers around 309 km.

What time is the first train from Marseille to Lyon?

Looking for an early start? Take the Marseille to Lyon train at 6h 13m.

What time is the last train from Marseille to Lyon?

You have until 20h 13m to take the last train.

To leave Marseille, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page lists trains departing from: MARSEILLE SAINT-CHARLES.

At Lyon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: LYON SAINT-EXUPERY TGV, LYON PART DIEU.

Which train companies operate trains from Marseille to Lyon?

You can complete your journey from Marseille to Lyon on a OUIGO, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels, TER, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation train.

What services are offered on board?

With OUIGO, travel stress-free with your family, including young children. You can travel for free with a pushchair. Just remember to select the "pushchair" option when purchasing your OUIGO ticket.

If you travel on TGV INOUI, treat yourself to first class. With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, much more legroom, and wider seat and backrest, the first-class seat on your TGV INOUI journey has been designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

Save time with SNCF Connect and buy your TER tickets in just a few clicks on our website or app.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Lyon?

The price of a Marseille – Lyon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Marseille to Lyon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Lyon.

Price of a Marseille – Lyon Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Lyon, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Marseille to Lyon with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Marseille to Lyon at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Marseille – Lyon

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Marseille – Lyon Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Marseille to Lyon. For last-minute train tickets from Marseille to Lyon, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Marseille to Lyon and alternative routes

For your journey to Lyon, if a direct train is available from Marseille, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Which companies operate the train from Marseille to Lyon?

If you're travelling from Marseille to Lyon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Marseille to Lyon on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Marseille to Lyon: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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What travel classes are available on the Marseille to Lyon train?

To travel from Marseille to Lyon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Marseille to Lyon and choose from a selection of classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones
  • Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

  • Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
  • Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
  • Premium dedicated Customer Service
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

What on-board services are available on the Marseille to Lyon train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Marseille to Lyon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TGV INOUI

  • Hold a ticket

    Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.

    Learn more
  • Travel connected

    Enjoy free Wi-Fi on board and explore a world of services and content on the TGV INOUI Portal.

    Discover
  • Looking for a tasty break?

    We’re waiting for you at the Bistro — with chef-inspired dishes, vegetarian options, organic choices, and local specialties. Order online and save time when picking up your meal.

    Let's go
  • Travel in first class

    With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

  • Travel in comfort

    Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You’ll enjoy a wonderful journey onboard our train

  • Travel with a staff that takes care of you

    At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

  • Space for your luggage

    In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.

  • Travel with your bike

    Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!

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  • Nursury space for baby's

    Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.

  • Travel with your pet

    Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.

  • Your office at 300 km/h

    On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.

  • To travel further

    Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.

  • New gestures

    Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.

  • Don't queue at the bar

    Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the bar without queuing.

  • A world of services via the portal

    Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

Marseille to Lyon train schedule for Tuesday 6 October 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 13m 7h 43m 1h 30m OUIGO
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    OUIGO 7838
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
6h 34m 8h 20m 1h 46m TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9854 - TGV INOUI 12554
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
6h 47m 10h 40m 3h 53m TER
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 17700
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles
  • Avignon Centre
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Montelimar
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
7h 36m 9h 20m 1h 44m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 5376
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 12m 9h 54m 1h 42m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9583
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
9h 45m 11h 28m 1h 43m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 12176 - TGV INOUI 5516
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 02m 11h 30m 1h 28m OUIGO
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    OUIGO 7842
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
10h 21m 12h 10m 1h 49m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 6850
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
11h 46m 13h 14m 1h 28m OUIGO
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    OUIGO 7820
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
12h 12m 13h 53m 1h 41m TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9866
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
12h 16m 15h 50m 3h 34m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 76558
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles
  • Tarascon
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Nimes Centre
  • Connection: 37 min
  • Nimes Centre
    TGV INOUI 5500
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
12h 50m 16h 40m 3h 50m TER
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 17702
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles
  • Avignon Centre
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Montelimar
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
14h 36m 16h 20m 1h 44m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 5386
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 12m 16h 54m 1h 42m TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9868
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 56m 17h 51m 1h 55m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 9896
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
16h 45m 18h 13m 1h 28m OUIGO
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    OUIGO 7832
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
16h 49m 20h 40m 3h 51m TER
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 17704
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles
  • Avignon Centre
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Montelimar
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
17h 12m 18h 54m 1h 42m TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9882
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
18h 14m 20h 02m 1h 48m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 6866
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
18h 22m 21h 38m 3h 16m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 76566
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles
  • Tarascon
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Connection: 42 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 6875
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
20h 13m 22h 01m 1h 48m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 6852
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu