How to travel from Brest to Marseille, France

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.

7 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out MarseilleBrest if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Brest (BES) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Marseille Saint-Charles.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Marseille.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Distance1,283km (797 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Marseille

Transport options from Brest to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 35m
€160($160)
hourly965km (600 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€265($265)
hourly1,028km (639 miles)
Train to Nantes, Fly5h 30m
€235($235)
every 20 mins1,065km (662 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8hrs
€220($220)
5 times a day1,347km (837 miles)
Train via Rennes9h 55m
€260($260)
3 times a week1,518km (943 miles)
Bus
18h 55m
€81($81)
once daily1,333km (828 miles)
Drive
12hrs
€175($175)
on demand1,283km (797 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