How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Marseille, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Marseille is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 MarseilleClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Marseille-Saint-Charles.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance474km (294 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Marseille is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Marseille is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn and Renfe SNCF run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Marseille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Marseille. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Marseille. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Clermont-Ferrand and Marseille. Flights depart from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) and arrive at Marseille (MRS) - via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Marseille. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Marseille typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Marseille. The distance is around 474km (294 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Marseille

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 20m
€230($230)
5 times a day1,048km (651 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€275($275)
5 times a day524km (326 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€100($100)
every 4 hours536km (333 miles)
Train via Nimes6h 35m
€65($65)
every 20 mins428km (266 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
€28($28)
once daily499km (310 miles)
Bus via Montélimar7h 15m
€25($25)
4 times a week491km (305 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€85($85)
on demand474km (294 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