How to travel from Salzburg to Marseille, France

The distance between Salzburg and Marseille is around 953km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Salzburg to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MarseilleSalzburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
Operated byLufthansa+ 5 others

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Train

Take the train to München Hbf then Paris Est and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Zob and then to Marseille.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,076km (669 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).

The distance between Salzburg and Marseille is around 953km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 779km (484 miles)

It takes around 10h 45m to get from Salzburg and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Marseille is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Marseille. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in München Hbf, Paris Est, Pyramides and Gare de Lyon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Transdev, WESTbahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet, Meridian, BOB & BRB, ÖBB Intercity, Croatian Railways (HŽPP), TGV inOui, SNCF, Nightjet, Trenitalia and Swiss Railways run train services between Salzburg and Marseille. Trains depart once daily and will take around 10h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Marseille. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.

FlixBus and Arda Tur run regular bus services between Salzburg and Marseille. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salzburg and Marseille. Flights depart from Salzburg (SZG) and arrive at Marseille (MRS) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Salzburg to Marseille. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Salzburg to Marseille typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Salzburg (SZG) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS).

The closest major airport to Marseille is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Marseille. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Marseille. The distance is around 1,076km (669 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 45m and will usually cost around €340 ($340).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Marseille

Transport options from Salzburg to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 25m
€330($330)
5 times a day1,222km (759 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€345($345)
5 times a day953km (592 miles)
Train to Linz Hbf, Fly4h 60m
€460($460)
5 times a day1,402km (871 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 45m
€340($340)
once daily1,736km (1,079 miles)
Train via Genova P.Za Principe17h 5m
€155($155)
once daily1,188km (738 miles)
Bus
16h 50m
€67($67)
once daily1,176km (731 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€205($205)
on demand1,076km (669 miles)

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Airports near Marseille

The following major airports near Marseille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Marseille
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Marseille
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Marseille