How to travel from Marseille to Bayonne, France

The distance between Marseille and Bayonne is around 692km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marseille to Bayonne by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BayonneMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bayonne.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance692km (430 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Bayonne by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 10hrs. 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 €280 ($280).

The distance between Marseille and Bayonne is around 692km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 553km (344 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Marseille and Bayonne by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Bayonne is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Bayonne. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

SNCF run train services between Marseille and Bayonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 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 Marseille and Bayonne. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Bayonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Bayonne. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Biarritz (BIQ) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Marseille to Bayonne. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Marseille to Bayonne typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Biarritz (BIQ).

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 692km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Bayonne is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Bayonne

Transport options from Marseille to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 50m
€280($280)
5 times a day870km (540 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€110($110)
4 times a day743km (462 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10hrs
€23($23)
once daily706km (439 miles)
Bus via Carcassonne10h 35m
€42($42)
once daily716km (445 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€125($125)
on demand692km (430 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne