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Slow scenic train ride Lyon to Marseille?

Posted by (East Wenatchee) on

Hello!
In late April 2026 we will be in Lyon and will train it to Marseille to explore from there. My husband loves train travel and would like to take a slower SNCF train vs a high-speed bullet train to Marseille. Has anyone taken the slow train to Marseille from Lyon? Is it scenic? OR are we wasting our valuable extra 1.5 hrs +/- on a not so scenic journey?

Thank you!

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I’ve taken the slower train between Lyon and Montélimar and do think that’s a stunning journey. Lots of vineyards, the Rhône - just lovely. But I’m not sure I’d want to travel that slowly all the way to Marseille. You’ll have to decide what you value most, speed or scenery. It’s pleasant on the TGV but you definitely see less.

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