There are 6 ways to get from Aix-Marseille University to Lyon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2h 28m€42–162Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Marseille to Lyon312.7 km
4h 12m€20Bus via Mucem Saint-Jean
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 6m€30–52Drive 312 km
- Drive from Aix-Marseille University to Lyoncar 312 km
3h 3m€49–70Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Mucem Saint-Jean to Faculté St Charlesbus
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
3h 54m€95–215Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Lyonbus N719 / ...
5h 17m€29–52
Aix-Marseille University to Lyon by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aix-Marseille University to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Aix-Marseille University to Lyon is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €40 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Aix-Marseille University to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Mucem Saint-Jean and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Aix-Marseille University to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Aix-Marseille University and Lyon is 326 km. The road distance is 312 km.
The best way to get from Aix-Marseille University to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €40 - €170.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Aix-Marseille University to Lyon, including transfers.
Aix-Marseille University to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Aix-Marseille University to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
The best way to get from Aix-Marseille University to Lyon is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Mucem Saint-Jean, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Aix-Marseille University, France and Lyon, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu hourly. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 04 91 91 92 10
- Website
- rtm.fr
Bus from Mucem Saint-Jean to Faculté St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- rtm.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Marseille to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Aix-Marseille University to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Aix-Marseille University to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aix-Marseille University to Lyon is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Aix-Marseille University to Lyon.
There are 4124+ hotels available in Lyon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Aix-Marseille University and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.