How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Marseille, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Marseille is around 945km (587 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Marseille by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MarseilleCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance1,124km (699 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Marseille by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €175 ($175) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Marseille is around 945km (587 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 885km (550 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €175 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Marseille. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Marseille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 4h 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Marseille. The distance is around 1,124km (699 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 10m
€200($200)
5 times a day945km (587 miles)
Train to Caen, plane4h 35m
€380($380)
twice daily1,017km (632 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly5h 55m
€230($230)
5 times a day1,050km (652 miles)
Train to Lison, plane6h 5m
€285($285)
twice daily1,081km (672 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly6h 10m
€225($225)
5 times a day1,083km (673 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€175($175)
every 4 hours1,120km (696 miles)
Train via Mantes La Jolie7h 35m
€465($465)
twice a week1,129km (701 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
€200($200)
on demand1,124km (699 miles)

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Airlines

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