There are 2 ways to get from Marseille to Riou by train (TGV, Trenitalia) or car
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 Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Balbignytrain Ter
3h 53m€73–212Drive 355.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Marseille to Rioucar 355.4 km
4h 2m€55–80
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Riou is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Riou is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €70 - €220.
No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Riou. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Balbigny via Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Marseille and Riou is 435 km. The road distance is 355.4 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Riou without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €70 - €220.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Marseille to Riou, including transfers.
Marseille to Riou train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Riou train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Riou is 355 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Marseille to Riou.
There are 337+ hotels available in Riou.
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Riou, France?
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Riou via Lyon Part Dieu, St Etienne Chateaucreux, and Balbigny in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Balbigny
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
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