How to travel from Besançon to Marseille, France

The distance between Besançon and Marseille is around 538km (334 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Besançon 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 MarseilleBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Marseille St Charles

Take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Marseille.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance564km (350 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Besançon and Marseille is around 538km (334 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 441km (274 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Besançon and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Marseille is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Marseille. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Besançon and Marseille. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Besançon and Marseille. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Besançon and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Marseille. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Besançon and Marseille. The distance is around 564km (350 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Marseille

Transport options from Besançon to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Marseille St Charles + 1 similar
4hrs
€120($120)
every 4 hours593km (369 miles)
Train4h 20m
€100($100)
4 times a day549km (341 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 40m
€275($275)
4 times a day538km (334 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 25m
€35($35)
every 20 mins568km (353 miles)
Bus to Marseille7h 50m
€30($30)
once daily588km (366 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€100($100)
on demand564km (350 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