How to travel from Bordeaux to Marseille, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Marseille is around 646km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance646km (402 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Bordeaux and Marseille is around 646km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Bordeaux and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Marseille is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Marseille. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bordeaux and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 6hrs.

SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Marseille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Bordeaux and Marseille. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 8h 40m.

Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Marseille. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Marseille. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Bordeaux and Marseille. The distance is around 646km (402 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Bordeaux to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Marseille

Transport options from Bordeaux to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 10m
€145($145)
every 3 hours885km (550 miles)
Train
6hrs
€110($110)
every 4 hours679km (422 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 40m
€25($25)
twice daily652km (405 miles)
Bus via Gare de Moissac Pierre Chabrie9h 30m
4 times a week698km (434 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€87($87)
on demand646km (402 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