The distance between Brest and Marseille is around 965km (600 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Brest to Marseille by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Brest (BES) to Marseille (MRS).
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Take the train to Rennes and then to Marseille Saint-Charles.
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Marseille.
There are several options for getting from Brest to Marseille by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 18h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Brest and Marseille is around 965km (600 miles).
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Brest and Marseille by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brest to Marseille is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Marseille. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Brest and Marseille. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brest and Marseille. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 55m.
FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Brest and Marseille. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Brest and Marseille. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Brest and Marseille with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.
Ryanair, Transavia France and Air France fly between Brest and Marseille. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.
The flight from Brest to Marseille typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brest and Marseille. The distance is around 1,283km (797 miles) by road and it will take around 12hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Marseille is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 35m | €160($160) | hourly | 965km (600 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 45m | €265($265) | hourly | 1,028km (639 miles) |
Train to Nantes, Fly | 5h 30m | €235($235) | every 20 mins | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8hrs | €220($220) | 5 times a day | 1,347km (837 miles) |
Train via Rennes | 9h 55m | €260($260) | 3 times a week | 1,518km (943 miles) |
Bus | 18h 55m | €81($81) | once daily | 1,333km (828 miles) |
Drive | 12hrs | €175($175) | on demand | 1,283km (797 miles) |
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