How to travel from Belfort to Marseille, France

The distance between Belfort and Marseille is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Belfort to Marseille by train, 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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Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Zürich HB then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €475($475)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance650km (404 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Marseille by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €475 ($475).

The distance between Belfort and Marseille is around 650km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 497km (309 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Belfort and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €475 ($475).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Marseille. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meroux. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Belfort and Marseille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfort and Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Zürich HB then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Belfort and Marseille. The distance is around 650km (404 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Belfort to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Marseille

Transport options from Belfort to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
€475($475)
5 times a day728km (452 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane4h 30m
€135($135)
every 3 hours792km (492 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€150($150)
every 3 hours749km (466 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€115($115)
every 4 hours670km (416 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand650km (404 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