How to travel from Bayonne to Marseille, France

The distance between Bayonne and Marseille is around 607km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bayonne 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 MarseilleBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Marseille.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance693km (430 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Bayonne and Marseille is around 607km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 553km (344 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Bayonne and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Marseille is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Marseille. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

SNCF run train services between Bayonne and Marseille. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Bayonne and Marseille. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and ALSA run regular bus services between Bayonne and Marseille. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bayonne and Marseille. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and arrive at Marseille (MRS) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Bayonne to Marseille. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bayonne to Marseille typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) 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 Bayonne and Marseille. The distance is around 693km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Marseille

Transport options from Bayonne to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 10m
€280($280)
5 times a day871km (541 miles)
Train to Pau, Fly3h 50m
€365($365)
5 times a day607km (377 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€150($150)
5 times a day743km (462 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, Fly5h 30m
€395($395)
4 times a day673km (418 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€110($110)
4 times a day743km (462 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 50m
€42($42)
every 20 mins714km (443 miles)
Bus to Marsella10h 45m
€76($76)
once daily829km (515 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€125($125)
on demand693km (430 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