How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Marseille, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Marseille is around 828km (515 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 MarseilleLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance971km (604 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Marseille by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 10h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Marseille is around 828km (515 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 667km (414 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Marseille. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Marseille. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Marseille. The distance is around 971km (604 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 55m
€155($155)
5 times a day828km (515 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 30m
€155($155)
twice daily967km (601 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 50m
€165($165)
5 times a day883km (549 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 20m
€280($280)
5 times a day1,046km (650 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 40m
€200($200)
every 3 hours1,143km (710 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
€190($190)
twice a week1,240km (770 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean10h 5m
€145($145)
4 times a day975km (606 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€175($175)
on demand971km (604 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