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How to get fromLyon to La Ciotatby train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to La Ciotat by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Vitrolles

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to La Ciotattrain train Ter
    2h 58m
    €59–124

  2. Bus via La Ciotat

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus N719 / ...
    5h 15m
    €33–61

  3. Drive 344.1 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to La Ciotatcar car 344.1 km
    3h 17m
    €54–78

  4. Fly, train, line 352 bus

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LYS - MRS
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to La Ciotattrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste to Républiquebus bus
    4h 13m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    3h 8m
    €61–179

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 14m
    €37–61

Lyon to La Ciotat by train and bus

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and La Ciotat, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to République via Aix En Provence Tgv, Marseille St Charles, La Ciotat, and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles every 3 hours. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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