How to travel from Dunkirk to Marseille, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Marseille is around 923km (574 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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 MarseilleDunkirk if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance1,074km (668 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Dunkirk and Marseille is around 923km (574 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 890km (553 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Dunkirk and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Marseille. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Marseille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Dunkirk and Marseille. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Marseille. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk 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 3hrs.

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 Dunkirk and Marseille. The distance is around 1,074km (668 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Marseille

Transport options from Dunkirk to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3hrs
€115($115)
every 4 hours923km (574 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 20m
€210($210)
every 4 hours958km (596 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 55m
€205($205)
every 4 hours1,056km (656 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Fly4h 30m
€220($220)
every 4 hours966km (600 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5h 60m
€220($220)
every 4 hours1,149km (714 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 35m
€195($195)
every 4 hours1,041km (647 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres6h 45m
€175($175)
once daily1,064km (661 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres6h 45m
€175($175)
6 times a week1,052km (654 miles)
Bus
14h 50m
€39($39)
once daily1,092km (679 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
€145($145)
on demand1,074km (668 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