There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Provence by train, bus, train (TGV), car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus Autocar
4h 6m€83–143Drive 267.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon to Provencecar 267.3 km
3h 20m€42–60Train via Marseille
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Chateau Arnoux St Aubantrain Ter
4h 55m€107–269Fly, bus
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
- Take the bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Meesbus
5h 42m€129–317Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Gapbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gap to Peyruis Parc Relaisbus Autocar
6h 23m€56–81Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Veynes Devoluytrain Ter
- Take the train from Veynes Devoluy to Chateau Arnoux St Aubantrain Ter
6h 30m€82–177
Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Provence is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Provence is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Provence. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Peyruis Parc Relais via Gap. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Provence. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Chateau Arnoux St Auban via Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Lyon and Provence is 410 km. The road distance is 267.3 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Provence without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Lyon to Provence, including transfers.
Lyon to Provence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Provence train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Provence is to train via Marseille which takes 4h 55m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Provence via Marseille St Charles and Chateau Arnoux St Auban in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Provence via Gap and Peyruis Parc Relais in around 6h 23m.
- 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
- €30–250
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Mees
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Aix En Provence Tgv to Les Mees
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Gap to Peyruis Parc Relais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Provence bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Gap station.
Lyon to Provence train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Provence is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Lyon to Provence.
There are 324+ hotels available in Provence.







