There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to La Ciotat by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
3h 3m€63–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 15m€30–47Bus via La Ciotat
- Take the bus from Lyon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N719 / ...
5h 14m€32–51Drive 344.1 km
- Drive from Lyon to La Ciotatcar 344.1 km
3h 17m€55–80Fly, train, line 352 bus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to La Ciotattrain
- Take the bus from Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste to Républiquebus
4h 11m
Lyon to La Ciotat by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to La Ciotat is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to La Ciotat is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €60 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to La Ciotat. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at République via Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to La Ciotat. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at La Ciotat via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Lyon and La Ciotat is 366 km. The road distance is 344.1 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to La Ciotat without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Lyon to La Ciotat, including transfers.
Lyon to La Ciotat bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to La Ciotat train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to La Ciotat is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via La Ciotat, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and La Ciotat, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles hourly. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 5 times a day. Tickets cost €25–40 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, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lyon to La Ciotat bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Lyon to La Ciotat train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to La Ciotat is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Lyon to La Ciotat.
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