How to travel from Marseille to Brussels, Belgium

The distance between Marseille and Brussels is around 873km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Marseille to Brussels 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 Brussels (BRU).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated byBrussels Airlines+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Bus

Take the bus to Brussels South.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Brussels.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,019km (633 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Brussels

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Brussels by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Marseille and Brussels is around 873km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 843km (524 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Marseille and Brussels by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Brussels is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Brussels, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Brussels. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Brussels with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 5h 30m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Belgian Railways run train services between Marseille and Brussels. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 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 Marseille and Brussels. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Brussels with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 15h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Brussels. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Brussels. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Brussels (BRU). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Brussels with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and British Airways fly between Marseille and Brussels. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Brussels (BRU). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Marseille to Brussels typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Brussels (BRU).

The closest major airport to Brussels is Brussels Airport (BRU) (BRU) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Brussels. Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) (CRL) and Liege Airport (LGG) (LGG) 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 Brussels. The distance is around 1,019km (633 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Brussels is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Brussels

Transport options from Marseille to Brussels
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 30m
€225($225)
5 times a day874km (543 miles)
Plane and Train2h 55m
€195($195)
5 times a day957km (595 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 10m
€125($125)
5 times a day873km (542 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train3h 45m
€265($265)
5 times a day989km (614 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
€170($170)
4 times a day1,068km (664 miles)
Train via Lille-Flandres7h 15m
€520($520)
once a week1,071km (666 miles)
Bus
15h 15m
€60($60)
once daily1,114km (692 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€185($185)
on demand1,019km (633 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Brussels

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

BRU
Brussels Airport (BRU)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Brussels
CRL
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Brussels
LGG
Liege Airport (LGG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Brussels