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TGV from Lyon to Marseille

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

TGV trains from Lyon to Marseille are the most convenient way to get from the French food capital to its second largest city. Going from the heart of one city to the heart of the other, transport time from Lyon to Marseille is minimized.

TGV trains run regularly from Lyon Saint Exupery train station to Marseille St Charles train station.

The train from Lyon to Marseille takes 1h30m-1h45m each way, and there are 8 TGV trains from Lyon to Marseille a day.


TGV from Paris to Marseille

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

TGV trains from Paris to Marseille are the most convenient way to get from the French capital to its second largest city. Going from the heart of one city to the heart of the other, transport time from Paris to Marseille is minimized.

TGV trains run regularly from Paris Gare de Lyon train station to Marseille St Charles train station.

The train from Paris to Marseille takes 3 hours each way, and there are 12 TGV trains from Paris to Marseille a day.


How to Get from Aix en Provence to Marseille Airport

Friday, June 12th, 2009

To get from Aix en Provence to Marseille airport, your two best options are taxis and buses.

Taxis are most useful for visitors short on time to get from Aix to Marseille airport, while buses are most useful for those on a budget.

Taxis from Aix to Marseille Airport

Buses from Aix to Marseille Airport