How to travel from Annecy to Marseille, France

The distance between Annecy and Marseille is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Annecy 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.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Marseille-Saint-Charles.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance423km (263 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Annecy and Marseille is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Annecy and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Marseille is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Marseille. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aix Les Bains Le Revard and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Marseille. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Annecy and Marseille. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Annecy and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 6h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Annecy and Marseille. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Marseille. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Annecy and Marseille. The distance is around 423km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Marseille

Transport options from Annecy to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 35m
€230($230)
every 20 mins401km (249 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€165($165)
hourly477km (296 miles)
Train via Valence Ville5h 40m
€200($200)
every 2 hours492km (306 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€27($27)
5 times a week425km (264 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€57($57)
on demand423km (263 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