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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille Saint-Charlestrain train 84
    2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to La Ciotattrain train Ter
    2h 55m
    €55–117

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    6h 15m
    €35–55

  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 15m

  5. Train via Lyon Part Dieu

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    3h 1m
    €56–174

Lyon to La Ciotat by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to République via Marseille St Charles, La Ciotat, and Gare La Ciotat-Ceyreste in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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