How to travel from Helsinki to Marseille, France

The distance between Helsinki and Marseille is around 2,446km (1,520 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 45m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Helsinki to Marseille by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time4h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €410($410)
Operated byKLM+ 7 others

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Saint Petersburg Bus station, Minsk Central bus station then Munich Central Bus Station and then to Marseille.

  • Duration2 days 13h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry, Bus and Train

Take a ferry to Tallinn then take the bus to Berlin central bus station and then to Lyon Perrache then take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Distance3,605km (2,240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Helsinki and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Helsinki to Marseille by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around €255 ($255) and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €410 ($410).

The distance between Helsinki and Marseille is around 2,446km (1,520 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,291km (1,424 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Helsinki and Marseille by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 13h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Helsinki to Marseille is to fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx €410 ($410).

The cheapest way to travel between Helsinki and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €255 ($255) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Helsinki and Marseille. We recommend that you fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Helsinki and Marseille. It typically takes around 2 days 13h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Helsinki to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Saint Petersburg Bus station, Minsk Central bus station and Munich Central Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 13h.

Ecolines, Lux Express, 3 Park, Sov Avto, SKS-Auto, Minsktrans, Eurotrans, PTK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Helsinki and Marseille. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Helsinki and Marseille. Flights depart from Helsinki (HEL) and arrive at Marseille (MRS) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 4h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Helsinki to Marseille. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 5h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Helsinki to Marseille typically takes around 4h 35m. Flights depart from Helsinki (HEL) 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 Helsinki and Marseille. The distance is around 3,605km (2,240 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 13h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Helsinki to Marseille is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €410 ($410).

How do I get from Helsinki to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Helsinki and Marseille

Transport options from Helsinki to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
5h 45m
€410($410)
5 times a day2,562km (1,592 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train6h 45m
€555($555)
5 times a day2,703km (1,679 miles)
Plane and Train6h 45m
€465($465)
every 3 hours2,446km (1,520 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train7h 20m
€635($635)
twice daily2,495km (1,550 miles)
Ferry and Plane7h 20m
€300($300)
5 times a day2,541km (1,579 miles)
Bus
2 days 13h
€285($285)
3 times a week4,073km (2,531 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train + 2 similar
1 day 21h
€255($255)
every 20 mins3,289km (2,044 miles)
Ferry to Tallinn, bus and train1 day 21h
€310($310)
every 20 mins3,574km (2,221 miles)
Ferry to Tallinn, bus and train2 days 2h
€415($415)
3 times a week3,459km (2,149 miles)
Drive + 2 similar
1 day 13h
€760($765)
on demand3,605km (2,240 miles)
Ferry and Train1 day 18h
€515($515)
once daily2,793km (1,736 miles)
Car, Ferry and Train2 days 4h
€655($655)
twice a week3,857km (2,397 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