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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to La Ciotat by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    3h 3m
    €63–128
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 15m
    €30–47
  3. Bus via La Ciotat

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus N719 / ...
    5h 14m
    €32–51
  4. Drive  344.1 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to La Ciotatcar car 344.1 km
    3h 17m
    €55–80
  5. 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 11m

Lyon to La Ciotat by train and bus

Calendar249Weekly Services
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€63Cheapest Price
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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.

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