How to travel from Le Mans to Marseille, France
The distance between Le Mans and Marseille is around 694km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Le Mans to Marseille by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Marseille → Le Mans if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Marseille St Charles.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€170($170)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Marseille
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Marseille by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).
The distance between Le Mans and Marseille is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Le Mans and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Marseille. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Le Mans and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 55m.
TGV inOui run train services between Le Mans and Marseille. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Le Mans and Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Mans and Marseille. The distance is around 886km (550 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Marseille
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 2h 45m | €220($220) | 4 times a day | 850km (528 miles) |
| Train to Tours, Fly | 2h 55m | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 694km (431 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, Fly | 3h 25m | €225($225) | 4 times a day | 940km (584 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, Fly | 3h 25m | €180($180) | 4 times a day | 893km (555 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Fly | 3h 35m | €245($245) | 4 times a day | 940km (584 miles) |
| Train to Massy-TGV, plane | 4h 25m | €185($185) | 5 times a day | 983km (611 miles) |
| Train to Caen, Fly | 4h 25m | €250($250) | 4 times a day | 972km (604 miles) |
Train | 4h 55m | €170($170) | every 20 mins | 939km (583 miles) |
Drive | 8h 20m | €120($120) | on demand | 886km (550 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Le Mans and Marseille
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Luxair
Train operators
Airports near Marseille
The following major airports near Marseille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Marseille
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Marseille
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Marseille