How to travel from Marseille to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Marseille and Frankfurt is around 822km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marseille to Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
Operated byLufthansa+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg and then to Frankfurt Flughafen T1.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance1,004km (624 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Frankfurt by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).

The distance between Marseille and Frankfurt is around 822km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 799km (496 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Marseille and Frankfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Frankfurt is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 50m.

TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Marseille and Frankfurt. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Frankfurt. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strasbourg, Gare Centrale and Frankfurt Flughafen T1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.

FlixBus and Lufthansa Express Bus run regular bus services between Marseille and Frankfurt. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Frankfurt. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Frankfurt with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Air France and Swiss Airways fly between Marseille and Frankfurt. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Frankfurt (FRA). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Marseille to Frankfurt typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Frankfurt (FRA).

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Frankfurt. The distance is around 1,004km (624 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Frankfurt

Transport options from Marseille to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
€330($330)
5 times a day822km (511 miles)
Plane and Train4h 5m
€205($205)
twice daily857km (532 miles)
Train
7h 50m
€170($170)
once daily1,036km (644 miles)
Bus
15h 25m
€47($47)
once daily1,080km (671 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€180($180)
on demand1,004km (624 miles)

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Airports near Frankfurt

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

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt