We offer a range of travel times to the Mediterranean coast to suit your schedule
From the eastern Pyrenees to the Alpes-Maritimes, France’s Mediterranean coast offers more than enough to guarantee you have a great time.
With TGV Lyria making a round trip every day during the summer*, it couldn’t be easier to get there.
* The TGV Lyria Lausanne–Mediterranean coast service runs in the summer months only, from 28 June to 24 August 2024.
| journey | timetables | train n° | duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lausanne-Geneva | 07:46-08:42 | TGV Lyria 9756 | 0h56 | Book |
| Geneva-Bellegarde | 08:42-09:11 | TGV Lyria 9756 | 0h29 | Book |
| Bellegarde-Lyon Part-Dieu | 09:14-10:26 | TGV Lyria 9756 | 1h12 | Book |
| Lyon Part-Dieu-Avignon TGV | 10:31-11:33 | TGV Lyria 9756 | 1h02 | Book |
| Avignon TGV-Aix-en-Provence | 11:36-11:55 | TGV Lyria 9756 | 0h19 | Book |
| Aix-en-Provence-Marseille | 11:58-12:10 | TGV Lyria 9756 | 0h12 | Book |
See all our timetables.
💡 Good to know
🌞 Spoiler Alert : the line will be back in summer 2026 too! In addition to the usual summer service between 28 June and 24 August, a daily TGV Lyria will run Thursday to Monday from April to October.
Save the date : sales open on 12 November 2025.
One train journey – seven cities
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On the Lausanne–Marseille Saint Charles route, TGV Lyria also calls at Geneva-Cornavin, Bellegarde, Lyon, Avignon and Aix-en-Provence.
So you'll get to see the changing landcape out of the train window. Keep your eyes peeled and enjoy the view.
Things to do on the Mediterranean coast
Can you hear the distant chirping of the crickets? The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region has so much to offer, from the limestone mountains of Vaucluse, Avignon and the Aix area, to the calanques (rocky inlets) around Marseille and the rugged red rock of the Estérel massif on the edge of Saint Raphaël, and not forgetting the palatial hotels in Cannes and Nice...
If you’re not sure where to start when visiting the Mediterranean, just follow our guide! We’ve curated a list of our secret hot spots in these sun-drenched cities.
Our tips for rooting out the best price for your Lausanne-Mediterranean ticket
Exploring the Mediterranean coast doesn’t have to be expensive. With prices as low as EUR 49, it would be a shame to miss out.
Here are three tips to find the best prices:
- 📅 Check your calendar: Yes, the secret is to buy your TGV Lyria train tickets as soon as they go on sale. The sooner the better.
- 👀 Keep an eye on our Lyria special offers as they pop up throughout the year. Follow our news so you won’t miss a thing!
- 💳 Make good use of your SNCF or SBB travelcards for even better value for money.
Want to find out more? Then head over to our Tickets and Fares page.
Four great reasons to choose TGV Lyria for your trip from Lausanne to the Mediterranean
For... high-speed travel between Lausanne and the Mediterranean
No, you’re not dreaming. You’ve arrived already. Yep, you're not dreaming. You're already there. Yes, Lausanne is less than 4 hours from Marseille.
The (major) bonus of travelling with us is that you board at Lausanne station in the city centre and arrive at Avignon TGV station, Aix-en-Provence TGV station or Marseille Saint Charles – all slap bang in the middle of these French cities.
For...travelling while staying connected
Sitting comfortably in your seat and connected to the on-board Wi-Fi, take advantage of the journey to answer your e-mails, watch a film or surf the Internet.
For... travelling with complete peace of mind
We know that your time is precious, so we guarantee an unrivalled punctuality rate of 88%*.
*average of trains arriving within 15 minutes of schedule
For... travelling with a low carbon footprint
It’s well known that travelling by train is better for the planet. By choosing TGV Lyria, you are choosing first and foremost an environmentally-friendly mode of transport.