The distance between Grenoble and Marseille is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Grenoble 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.
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Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Marseille-Saint-Charles.
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Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS).
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Take the bus to Marseille.
There are several options for getting from Grenoble 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 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Grenoble and Marseille is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Grenoble and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Marseille is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Marseille. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Marseille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Grenoble and Marseille. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 4h 35m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Marseille. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Grenoble and Marseille. The distance is around 307km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 10m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 310km (193 miles) |
Train via Valence | 3h 55m | €220($220) | every 2 hours | 371km (231 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2h 15m | €260($260) | 4 times a day | 392km (244 miles) |
Bus | 4h 35m | €22($22) | 6 times a week | 318km (197 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | €42($42) | on demand | 307km (191 miles) |
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