How to travel from Le Havre to Marseille, France

The distance between Le Havre and Marseille is around 900km (559 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Le Havre 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 MarseilleLe Havre if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Marseille.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance965km (599 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Le Havre and Marseille is around 900km (559 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 798km (496 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Le Havre and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Marseille is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Marseille. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Le Havre and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 6h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Havre and Marseille. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Le Havre and Marseille. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Marseille. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Marseille. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Le Havre and Marseille. The distance is around 965km (599 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Marseille

Transport options from Le Havre to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
4h 25m
€190($190)
5 times a day900km (559 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, Fly4h 45m
€230($230)
5 times a day907km (564 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€240($240)
5 times a day940km (584 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 25m
€265($265)
every 3 hours1,057km (657 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
€155($155)
hourly978km (608 miles)
Train to Marseille-Saint-Charles6h 35m
€150($150)
once daily986km (613 miles)
Bus
12h 35m
€54($54)
6 times a week971km (604 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€175($175)
on demand965km (599 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