How to travel from Avignon to Marseille, France

The distance between Avignon and Marseille is around 93km (58 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 35min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Avignon to Marseille by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration35min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to AIX EN Pce - La Beauvalle - AIX EN PROVENCE and then to Gare St Charles.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance102km (64 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Marseille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 35min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Avignon and Marseille is around 93km (58 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (53 miles)

It takes around 35min to get from Avignon and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Marseille is to take the train which takes around 35min and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Marseille. It typically takes around 35min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 35min.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Avignon and Marseille. Trains depart hourly and will take around 35min, 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 Avignon and Marseille. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in AIX EN Pce - La Beauvalle - AIX EN PROVENCE. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

Zou! LER and CarTreize run regular bus services between Avignon and Marseille. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 35min.

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 Avignon and Marseille. The distance is around 102km (64 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 35min and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

How do I get from Avignon to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Marseille

Transport options from Avignon to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
35min
€39($39)
every 30 mins93km (58 miles)
Bus
1h 40m
€3($3)
every 4 hours110km (68 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€14($14)
on demand102km (64 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