Lyon to Marseille by train
Marseille lies 276 km (171 mi) south of Lyon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 40 min at the speeds typical of France rail, over roughly 337 km (209 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lyon | Marseille | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 520,774 | 877,215 |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) | 28 m (92 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu, Gare de Lyon-Perrache, Gare de Lyon-Jean Macé | none listed |
| Postal codes | 69000–69998 CEDEX 07 | 13000–13942 CEDEX 20 |
Where to book trains from Lyon to Marseille
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Staying in Marseille
Our booking partner lists 412 places to stay in Marseille. Of the 201 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (102), and 6 are five-star. Across 182 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 194,562 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Marseille from Lyon?
276 km (171 mi) in a straight line, south of Lyon; by road roughly 337 km (209 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Marseille by train?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lyon and Marseille?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where can I stay in Marseille?
Our booking partner lists 412 places to stay in Marseille, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.