How to travel from Lille to Marseille, France

The distance between Lille and Marseille is around 843km (524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lille 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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Fly

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance1,001km (622 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Lille to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Lille and Marseille is around 843km (524 miles).

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Lille and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Marseille is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Marseille. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lille and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Marseille. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Lille and Marseille. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 13h 35m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Marseille. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lille and Marseille. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and arrive at Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lille and Marseille with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Ryanair and Air France fly between Lille and Marseille. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Lille to Marseille typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS).

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 Lille and Marseille. The distance is around 1,001km (622 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Marseille

Transport options from Lille to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 20m
€130($130)
4 times a day843km (524 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
€225($225)
4 times a day899km (559 miles)
Plane and Train5h 30m
€180($180)
every 3 hours1,070km (665 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€170($170)
every 20 mins965km (600 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 35m
€60($60)
once daily1,002km (623 miles)
Bus via Paris Place du Pantheon13h 45m
€30($30)
3 times a week1,007km (626 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€135($135)
on demand1,001km (622 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