How much is the bus ticket from Marseille to Lyon?

The cheapest bus tickets from Marseille to Lyon start from $20. The average price for this route is around $37. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Marseille to Lyon?

The average bus travel time from Marseille to Lyon is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 276 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 15m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus .

Which bus companies service the Marseille to Lyon route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from BlaBlaCar Bus , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Marseille to Lyon?

The earliest bus departs from Marseille to Lyon at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Marseille to Lyon?

A bus trip from Marseille to Lyon generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Marseille to Lyon?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Marseille to Lyon?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Marseille to Lyon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Marseille to Lyon?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Marseille to Lyon from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 15m	9:15pm	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	7h 35m	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 25m	4:35am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 15m	9:15pm	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	7h 35m	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h	1:30am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:10am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 25m	4:35am	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	7h 35m	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	6h 5m	5:50pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 45m	11:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	7h 35m	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	11:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 45m	11:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	7h 35m	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	11:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 45m	11:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	7h 35m	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	11:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Marseille to Lyon on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:05am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 45m	11:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	3h 40m	2:10am	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	9:45am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	2:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	7h 35m	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	7:10pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	4h 35m	11:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:57 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go 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 $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

39carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

276 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $162	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $190	Average Duration1h 46m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $83	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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Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,209 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,558 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

FR Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Marseille to Lyon by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Marseille to Lyon?
The cheapest bus tickets from Marseille to Lyon start from $20. The average price for this route is around $37. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Marseille to Lyon?
The average bus travel time from Marseille to Lyon is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 276 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 15m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.
Which bus companies service the Marseille to Lyon route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Marseille to Lyon?
The earliest bus departs from Marseille to Lyon at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Marseille to Lyon?
A bus trip from Marseille to Lyon generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Marseille to Lyon?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Marseille to Lyon?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Marseille to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Marseille to Lyon?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12-07

$34

12-08

$26

Today

$17

12-10

$17

12-11

$17

12-12

$17

12-13

$17

12-14

$17

The cheapest trip from Marseille to Lyon was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $17

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 $17 to $111 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 $17 which is on 2025-12-11.

Usually 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 20m	Avg Price$37	Daily Departures17
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time1h 46m	Avg Price$106	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h 10m	Avg Price$44	Daily Departures39