Bus Marseille to Lyon: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Marseille to Lyon

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Marseille to Lyon from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

$14

tomorrow

Sunday

Monday

$13

Tuesday

$14

Wednesday

$13

Thursday

$13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 35m	12:35 PM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Train Station	5:10 PM	Lyon		Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) at 9/11/2026 12:35:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	4h 35m	9:45 AM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 9/11/2026 9:45:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 10m	5:00 PM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Train Station	9:10 PM	Lyon		Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) at 9/11/2026 5:00:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
BlaBlaCar Bus	4h 45m	7:05 AM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 9/11/2026 7:05:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
FlixBus	4h 5m	1:50 AM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Train Station	5:55 AM	Lyon		Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) at 9/11/2026 1:50:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 10m	5:00 PM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Train Station	9:10 PM	Lyon		Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) at 9/14/2026 5:00:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
FlixBus	4h 55m	10:10 AM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Train Station	3:05 PM	Lyon		Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) at 9/14/2026 10:10:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
BlaBlaCar Bus	4h 45m	7:05 AM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Central Bus Station	11:50 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 9/14/2026 7:05:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
BlaBlaCar Bus	4h 35m	9:45 AM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 9/14/2026 9:45:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	4h 15m	4:45 PM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Central Bus Station	9:00 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 9/14/2026 4:45:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/14/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
BlaBlaCar Bus	4h 35m	9:45 AM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 9/15/2026 9:45:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/15/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 50m	9:00 PM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Central Bus Station	12:50 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 9/15/2026 9:00:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/16/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	4h 35m	12:35 PM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Train Station	5:10 PM	Lyon		Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) at 9/15/2026 12:35:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/15/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	3h 50m	9:00 AM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Train Station	12:50 PM	Lyon		Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) at 9/15/2026 9:00:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/15/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	4h 25m	2:15 PM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Train Station	6:40 PM	Lyon		Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) at 9/15/2026 2:15:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/15/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 25m	2:15 PM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Train Station	6:40 PM	Lyon		Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) at 9/16/2026 2:15:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/16/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
FlixBus	4h 10m	5:00 PM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Train Station	9:10 PM	Lyon		Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) at 9/16/2026 5:00:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/16/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
BlaBlaCar Bus	4h 35m	9:45 AM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 9/16/2026 9:45:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/16/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 50m	9:00 PM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Central Bus Station	12:50 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 9/16/2026 9:00:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/17/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	3h 50m	9:00 AM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Train Station	12:50 PM	Lyon		Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) at 9/16/2026 9:00:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/16/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 25m	2:15 PM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Train Station	6:40 PM	Lyon		Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) at 9/17/2026 2:15:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/17/2026 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
FlixBus	4h 10m	5:00 PM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Train Station	9:10 PM	Lyon		Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) at 9/17/2026 5:00:00 PM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/17/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
BlaBlaCar Bus	4h 35m	9:45 AM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 9/17/2026 9:45:00 AM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/17/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	3h 50m	9:00 PM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Central Bus Station	12:50 AM	Lyon	Perrache Train Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Saint-Charles Central Bus Station, Marseille (France) at 9/17/2026 9:00:00 PM to Perrache Train Station, Lyon (France) arriving at 9/18/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
FlixBus	3h 50m	9:00 AM	Marseille	Saint-Charles Train Station	12:50 PM	Lyon		Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Saint-Charles Train Station, Marseille (France) at 9/17/2026 9:00:00 AM to , Lyon (France) arriving at 9/17/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m

Frequency of bus connections between Marseille and Lyon

See here how frequent the connections between Marseille and Lyon are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Marseille to Lyon. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Marseille and Lyon.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 21 buses from Marseille to Lyon, while Night sees the fewest connections between Marseille and Lyon, with 4 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/7/2026 costs just $12, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Marseille to Lyon

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Marseille to Lyon in one click! Book your bus ticket from Marseille to Lyon starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	3h 50m
Earliest Bus	1:50 AM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	172.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Marseille to Lyon

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Marseille for Lyon: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/11/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$12

Saturday 09/12

$14

Sunday 09/13

$16

Monday 09/14

$13

Tuesday 09/15

$15

Wednesday 09/16

$13

Thursday 09/17

$13

Friday 09/18

$14

Saturday 09/19

$14

Sunday 09/20

$15

Monday 09/21

$13

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

$12

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$24

Monday 09/28

$12

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Marseille to Lyon

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Marseille to Lyon, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Marseille to Lyon. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Marseille to Lyon, with $12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $14.

How to save money travelling from Marseille to Lyon

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Marseille to Lyon in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Marseille to Lyon, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Marseille to Lyon are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Marseille and Lyon

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Marseille and Lyon.

Saint-Charles Central Bus Station

Rue Jacques Bory

Arenc Le Silo Bus Stop

La Fourragère Bus Stop

Gare Maritime Internationale

Parc Blanchard Bus Stop

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Girondins - Yves Farge Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Marseille to Lyon? Compare all modes of transports from Marseille to Lyon.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Marseille to Lyon

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Marseille to Lyon? Or which bus companies serve the route Marseille to Lyon? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Marseille to Lyon bus

How much does a Marseille Lyon bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 4h 25m to reach Lyon. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Marseille to Lyon?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $38. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lyon.

On average, how many connections are available from Marseille to Lyon each day?

Every day, the Marseille to Lyon bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Marseille to Lyon take?

The fastest bus from Marseille to Lyon is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $18. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Marseille to Lyon?

The earliest bus arriving in Lyon from Marseille starts at 1:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Marseille to Lyon?

The latest bus trip departing from Marseille for Lyon starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Marseille Lyon route?

When traveling by bus from Marseille to Lyon, passengers can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Lyon?

You can check all the direct connections between Marseille and Lyon by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Marseille to Lyon bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Marseille Lyon bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Marseille Lyon bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Marseille to Lyon on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Marseille to Lyon

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Marseille and to Lyon

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Marseille and to Lyon. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!