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

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

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  1. Train via Avignon

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to La Ciotattrain train Ter
    2h 54m
    €44–107

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 15m
    €31–48

  3. Bus via La Ciotat

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus N719 / ...
    5h 13m
    €32–52

  4. Drive  344.1 km

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

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    2h 55m
    €45–127

Lyon to La Ciotat by train and bus

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to République via Avignon Tgv, Marseille St Charles, La Ciotat, and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 5 times a day. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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