--- title: "Trains from Marseille to Lyon | EveryRail" description: "Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon in about 1h40 by TGV INOUI to Part-Dieu or 1h30 by OUIGO to Saint-Exupéry. The TER takes nearly four hours." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/marseille-to-lyon/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Marseille to Lyon by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Marseille to Lyon by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Marseille to Lyon by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Lyon]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated November 2026 # Marseille to Lyon by train Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon in about 1h40 by TGV INOUI to Part-Dieu or 1h30 by OUIGO to Saint-Exupéry. The TER takes nearly four hours. ![View of Lyon's Saône riverfront and historic buildings in autumn]() Origin [Marseille]() Destination [Lyon]() Main stations Marseille St-Charles to Lyon Part-Dieu Country [France]() Direct high-speed trains link Marseille Saint-Charles and [Lyon]() in about 1h30 to 1h55. The slower TER along the Rhône takes nearly four hours. ## TGV INOUI or OUIGO For central Lyon, take the TGV INOUI. It runs from Marseille Saint-Charles to Lyon Part-Dieu in about 1h40 to 1h55, with departures usually one to two hours apart from early morning into the evening. Most trains stop at Aix-en-Provence TGV and Avignon TGV, and some also call at Valence TGV. The last high-speed train from [Marseille]() leaves around 20:00, so evening choice is thinner than in the other direction. OUIGO, SNCF's low-cost high-speed brand, is a little quicker at about 1h30, but it mostly arrives at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, the airport station east of the city. In busy periods some run to Part-Dieu or Perrache instead, so the arrival station is the detail to watch when you book. From Saint-Exupéry, the Rhônexpress tram reaches Part-Dieu in under 30 minutes. That works well if you are flying out of Lyon. If you are staying in the city, the tram ride and its fare eat into the OUIGO saving. This is the pattern until the timetable change on 13 December 2026, when times can shift. ## The TER on the classic line In normal running, a few direct TER trains a day go from Saint-Charles to Lyon Part-Dieu in just under four hours. They call at Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence, Arles, Avignon Centre, Orange, Montélimar, Valence Ville and Vienne, among other stops. You need no reservation. It makes sense for the towns along the way, not for reaching Lyon fast. For now the classic line is badly disrupted. Storm damage to the rail infrastructure has cut or slowed TER services between Marseille, Miramas and Arles, and TER trains from Marseille towards Avignon, Valence and Lyon are shortened or take longer. The interruption is due to end on 14 December 2026. The TGV INOUI and OUIGO use the separate high-speed line, so they are the trains to take until then. ## 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 if you add it online and €20 at the station. OUIGO does not guarantee boarding in the last 5 minutes before departure, so leave time to find your platform at Saint-Charles. With an Interrail pass, every TGV INOUI and OUIGO train needs a reservation, which costs €10 to €20. The TER needs none, so pass holders can ride it without extra cost once the line is running normally. ## Where to book ![]() ### Book with Omio Find times and prices for Marseille → Lyon. [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 Lyon [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Lyon**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Marseille to Lyon? Yes. TGV INOUI and OUIGO high-speed trains run direct from Marseille Saint-Charles throughout the day, and direct TER trains run on the classic line. The TER is disrupted by storm damage, with the interruption due to end on 14 December 2026. ### How long is the train from Marseille to Lyon? About 1h40 to 1h55 by TGV INOUI to Lyon Part-Dieu, about 1h30 by OUIGO to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, and just under four hours by TER. ### Which Lyon station does the train from Marseille arrive at? TGV INOUI and TER trains arrive at Lyon Part-Dieu, in the city. OUIGO mostly arrives at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV by the airport, with some trains running to Part-Dieu or Perrache in busy periods. The Rhônexpress tram links Saint-Exupéry and Part-Dieu in under 30 minutes. ### How much is the train from Marseille to Lyon? OUIGO fares start at €10 for adults and €8 for children aged 4 to 11, on selected trains and dates. The lowest fares on both OUIGO and TGV INOUI depend on the date and on availability. ### Do I need a reservation with an Interrail pass? Yes on the 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.]()[![The Vieux-Port and Fort Saint-Jean in Marseille seen from above]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()![Ouigo]()Lyon to Marseille by trainLyon 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.]()[![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.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/marseille-to-lyon/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Marseille to Lyon | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Marseille to Lyon. 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