How to travel from Grenoble to Marseille, France

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.

5 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out MarseilleGrenoble if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Marseille-Saint-Charles.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance307km (191 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Marseille

Transport options from Grenoble to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
€125($125)
every 4 hours310km (193 miles)
Train via Valence3h 55m
€220($220)
every 2 hours371km (231 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 15m
€260($260)
4 times a day392km (244 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€22($22)
6 times a week318km (197 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€42($42)
on demand307km (191 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