How to travel from Carcassonne to Marseille, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Marseille is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carcassonne 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 MarseilleCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Fly

Fly from Castres (DCM) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €510($510)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance314km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).

The distance between Carcassonne and Marseille is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 245km (152 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Carcassonne and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Marseille is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Marseille. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carcassonne and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3hrs.

SNCF run train services between Carcassonne and Marseille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Carcassonne and Marseille. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Carcassonne and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 4h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Marseille. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Carcassonne and Marseille. Flights depart from Castres (DCM) and arrive at Marseille (MRS) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Carcassonne to Marseille. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Carcassonne to Marseille typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Castres (DCM) 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 Carcassonne and Marseille. The distance is around 314km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Marseille

Transport options from Carcassonne to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€55($55)
every 4 hours332km (206 miles)
Fly
3h 55m
€510($510)
4 times a day1,285km (799 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
€22($22)
5 times a week318km (198 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€43($43)
on demand314km (195 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