How to travel from Marseille to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Marseille and Amsterdam is around 1,034km (642 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Marseille to Amsterdam 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 Marseille (MRS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated byAir France+ 5 others

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Train

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and then to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Lille and then to Amsterdam Sloterdijk.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Amsterdam.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Distance1,222km (759 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Amsterdam by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 17h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Marseille and Amsterdam is around 1,034km (642 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,010km (628 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Marseille and Amsterdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Amsterdam is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Amsterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

TGV inOui, Thalys, Swiss Railways and Eurostar run train services between Marseille and Amsterdam. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Marseille and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Amsterdam. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Amsterdam. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Amsterdam with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.

Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, easyJet, Swiss Airways and Ryanair fly between Marseille and Amsterdam. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.

The flight from Marseille to Amsterdam typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

The closest major airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) 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 Marseille and Amsterdam. The distance is around 1,222km (759 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Amsterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Amsterdam

Transport options from Marseille to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 50m
€255($255)
5 times a day1,034km (642 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€300($300)
5 times a day1,063km (661 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€380($380)
every 2 hours1,176km (731 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 25m
€250($250)
4 times a day1,278km (794 miles)
Train via Lille-Flandres8h 20m
€890($890)
once a week1,279km (795 miles)
Bus
17h 45m
€73($73)
once daily1,291km (802 miles)
Drive
11h 50m
€250($250)
on demand1,222km (759 miles)

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Airports near Amsterdam

The following major airports near Amsterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Amsterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Amsterdam