There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Aix-Marseille University by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train via Aix En Provence Tgv
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain Tgv
2h 14m€55–108Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Marseille312.9 km
4h 14m€20–25Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N719 / ...
4h 51m€29–47Drive 311.9 km
- Drive from Lyon to Aix-Marseille Universitycar 311.9 km
3h 3m€49–70Fly, bus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
- Take the bus from Faculté St Charles to Mucem Saint-Jeanbus
4h 11m€95–215Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2h 45m€57–162Bus via Mucem Saint-Jean
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 37m€31–52
Lyon to Aix-Marseille University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Aix-Marseille University is to rideshare which costs €20 - €25 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Aix-Marseille University is to train via Aix En Provence Tgv which takes 2h 14m and costs €55 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Aix-Marseille University. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Le Pharo via Faculté St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Aix-Marseille University. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Vieux-Port via Aix En Provence Tgv and Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Lyon and Aix-Marseille University is 323 km. The road distance is 311.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Aix-Marseille University without a car is to train via Aix En Provence Tgv which takes 2h 14m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Lyon to Aix-Marseille University, including transfers.
Lyon to Aix-Marseille University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Aix-Marseille University train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Aix-Marseille University is to train via Aix En Provence Tgv which takes 2h 14m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Aix-Marseille University, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgv hourly. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles every 3 hours. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Marseille Provence 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 04 91 91 92 10
- Website
- rtm.fr
Bus from Faculté St Charles to Mucem Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- rtm.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–25
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Aix-Marseille University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Lyon to Aix-Marseille University train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Aix En Provence Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Aix-Marseille University is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Lyon to Aix-Marseille University.
There are 4897+ hotels available in Aix-Marseille University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Aix-Marseille University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























