--- title: "Trains from Lyon to Marseille | EveryRail" description: "Lyon Part-Dieu to Marseille Saint-Charles in about 1h40 by TGV INOUI, late into the evening. OUIGO from €10; the TER takes nearly four hours." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/lyon-to-marseille/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Lyon to Marseille by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Lyon to Marseille by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Lyon to Marseille by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Marseille]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated November 2026 # Lyon to Marseille by train Lyon Part-Dieu to Marseille Saint-Charles in about 1h40 by TGV INOUI, late into the evening. OUIGO from €10; the TER takes nearly four hours. ![The Vieux-Port and Fort Saint-Jean in Marseille seen from above]() Origin [Lyon]() Destination [Marseille]() Main stations Lyon Part-Dieu to Marseille St-Charles Country [France]() Direct high-speed trains run from [Lyon]() to Marseille Saint-Charles in about 1h30 to 2 hours. The slower TER along the Rhône takes nearly four hours. ## Start at Part-Dieu Most trains to [Marseille]() leave from Lyon Part-Dieu, the city's main station. TGV INOUI trains leave from there usually one to two hours apart, with a longer mid-afternoon gap, from early morning until the last departure around 22:00. The trip takes about 1h40 to 2 hours, and every train goes straight through to Saint-Charles. Most stop at Avignon TGV and Aix-en-Provence TGV, and some also at Valence TGV. OUIGO, SNCF's low-cost high-speed brand, runs a handful of trains a day, mostly in the afternoon and early evening. Some leave from Part-Dieu, others from Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV by the airport, and on some dates from Lyon Perrache. Saint-Exupéry is well outside the city, so read the departure station on your ticket: getting there from Part-Dieu means the Rhônexpress tram, under 30 minutes and a separate fare. The quickest train of the day is usually a OUIGO from Saint-Exupéry at about 1h30, which is handy if you land at Lyon airport and head straight south. This pattern applies until the timetable change on 13 December 2026, when times can shift. ## The TER along the Rhône In normal running, a few direct TER trains a day leave Lyon Part-Dieu for Marseille Saint-Charles and take just under four hours. They call at Vienne, Valence Ville, Montélimar, Orange, Avignon Centre and Arles, among other stops, and at Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence before Marseille. You need no reservation. Take it to stop at those towns, not to reach Marseille quickly. Storm damage has disrupted the southern end of the line. Between Lyon, Valence and Avignon the TER runs normally, but south of Avignon services towards Marseille are shortened or slower, and the line between Arles, Miramas and Marseille is badly affected. The interruption is due to end on 14 December 2026. The high-speed trains run on their own line, so take one of those until the TER recovers. ## Tickets, passes and luggage OUIGO fares start at €10 for adults and €8 for children aged 4 to 11, on selected trains and dates. A OUIGO ticket includes one cabin bag up to 55 x 35 x 25 cm and one small bag up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. A larger extra bag costs €5 online and €20 at the station. Boarding is not guaranteed in the last 5 minutes before departure, and OUIGO advises arriving 30 minutes early. With an Interrail pass, you need a reservation on every TGV INOUI and OUIGO train, at €10 to €20. The TER needs none, which makes it a no-extra-cost option for pass holders once the line is back to normal. ## Where to book ![]() ### Book with Omio Find times and prices for Lyon → Marseille. [Check times & prices]() ### Other places to book Ticket websites - [Rail Europe]() - [Trainline]() These links open the provider’s website. Search for your journey there. ### Train service - [Ouigo]() Ouigo is SNCF's low-cost high-speed brand, serving over 60 destinations in France and routes in Spain; basic fares include one hand bag and one cabin bag. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [SNCF Voyageurs]() SNCF operates France's TGV and regional trains. SNCF Connect books domestic and many international journeys, with fares ranging from flexible to non-refundable. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Marseille [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Marseille**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Lyon to Marseille? Yes. Every TGV INOUI and OUIGO train runs direct to Marseille Saint-Charles, and the TER on the classic line is direct too. South of Avignon the TER is disrupted by storm damage, with the interruption due to end on 14 December 2026. ### How long does the train from Lyon to Marseille take? About 1h40 to 2 hours by TGV INOUI from Lyon Part-Dieu, from about 1h30 by OUIGO from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, and just under four hours by TER. ### Which Lyon station do trains to Marseille leave from? Mostly Lyon Part-Dieu, for TGV INOUI, TER and some OUIGO trains. Other OUIGO trains leave from Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV at the airport, and on some dates from Lyon Perrache. ### What time is the last train from Lyon to Marseille? The last TGV INOUI usually leaves Lyon Part-Dieu around 22:00 and reaches Marseille just before midnight. OUIGO trains stop running earlier in the evening. ### How much is the train from Lyon to Marseille? OUIGO fares start at €10 for adults and €8 for children aged 4 to 11, on selected trains and dates. TGV INOUI fares depend on the date and on availability. ### Do I need a reservation with an Interrail pass? Yes on TGV INOUI and OUIGO, where a reservation costs €10 to €20. The TER needs no reservation. ## More routes [![Lyon rooftops with cathedral towers and a distant Ferris wheel]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()Brussels to Lyon by trainDirect TGV INOUI trains take about 4 hours from Brussels-Midi to Lyon Part-Dieu, with 5 to 6 daily departures and advance second-class fares from around €70.]()[![View of Lyon's Saône riverfront and historic buildings in autumn]()![TGV Lyria]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()Geneva to Lyon by trainDirect trains link Genève and Lyon Part-Dieu in under two hours on the fastest trips, with TER and seasonal TGV Lyria options.]()[![Ornate gilded guildhouse facades around a historic square.]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()![Ouigo]()![Eurostar]()Lyon to Brussels by trainDirect TGV INOUI trains link Lyon Part-Dieu and Brussels-Midi in about four hours; connecting trips via Paris take longer.]()[![Mont-Blanc Bridge and Geneva cityscape viewed from the Rhône]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()Lyon to Geneva by trainDirect TER trains link Lyon Part-Dieu and Genève in about two hours, with up to one train an hour on the route.]()[![Montpellier cityscape, the destination for this Lyon to Montpellier train journey]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()![Ouigo]()Lyon to Montpellier by trainDirect trains link Lyon and Montpellier in about 1 hour 40 minutes, but check your arrival station: OUIGO's cheapest fare can land you outside the centre.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()![Trenitalia]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()Lyon to Paris by trainDirect TGV INOUI, OUIGO and selected Frecciarossa trains link Lyon and Paris; the fastest take 1 hour 43 minutes and the average about 2 hours 14 minutes.]()[![Toulouse riverfront at sunset with a Ferris wheel and domed building]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()Lyon to Toulouse by trainDirect TGV INOUI trains from Lyon Part-Dieu to Toulouse-Matabiau take around 4 hours 10 minutes, with about three daily departures and advance fares from €48.]()[![View of Lyon's Saône riverfront and historic buildings in autumn]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()![Ouigo]()Marseille to Lyon by trainMarseille Saint-Charles to Lyon in about 1h40 by TGV INOUI to Part-Dieu or 1h30 by OUIGO to Saint-Exupéry. 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