How to travel from Calais to Marseille, France
The distance between Calais and Marseille is around 951km (591 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Calais 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 Marseille → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS).
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Duration5h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Marseille.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€83($83)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Marseille
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Calais and Marseille is around 951km (591 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 892km (554 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Calais and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Marseille. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Marseille. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Calais and Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Calais and Marseille. The distance is around 1,068km (663 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Marseille
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 15m | €150($150) | 4 times a week | 951km (591 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 3h 40m | €255($255) | 4 times a week | 986km (613 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 10m | €220($220) | 4 times a week | 1,085km (674 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 4h 25m | €245($245) | 4 times a day | 1,001km (622 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 6h 20m | €205($205) | 4 times a week | 1,178km (732 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 45m | €190($190) | every 20 mins | 1,068km (663 miles) |
| Train via Paris Nord | 6h 20m | €195($195) | 4 times a day | 1,048km (651 miles) |
| Train via Lille Flandres | 6h 55m | €200($200) | 6 times a week | 1,084km (673 miles) |
Train and Bus | 14h 10m | €83($83) | once daily | 1,109km (689 miles) |
Drive | 9h 40m | €145($145) | on demand | 1,068km (663 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calais and Marseille
Airlines
Luxair
Train operators
Eurostar
Bus companies
Airports near Marseille
The following major airports near Marseille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Marseille
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Marseille
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Marseille