How to travel from Marseille to Belfort, France

The distance between Marseille and Belfort is around 649km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marseille to Belfort by train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Belfort.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €435($435)
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Train

Take the train to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance649km (403 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Belfort by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €435 ($435).

The distance between Marseille and Belfort is around 649km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 497km (309 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Marseille and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Belfort is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €435 ($435).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Belfort. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Belfort. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Marseille and Belfort. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Zurich (ZRH) then take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Belfort. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Belfort. The distance is around 649km (403 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Marseille to Belfort

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Belfort

Transport options from Marseille to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
€435($435)
5 times a day728km (452 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane4h 20m
€160($160)
every 3 hours793km (492 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€175($175)
every 3 hours749km (465 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€115($115)
5 times a day670km (416 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand649km (403 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

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

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort