How to travel from Marseille to Le Havre, France

The distance between Marseille and Le Havre is around 900km (559 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Marseille to Le Havre 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train via Paris Gare De Lyon

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance962km (598 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Le Havre by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Marseille and Le Havre is around 900km (559 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 798km (496 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Marseille and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Le Havre is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Le Havre. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Le Havre with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 6h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Le Havre. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 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 Le Havre. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Le Havre. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Le Havre. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 962km (598 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Marseille to Le Havre

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Le Havre

Transport options from Marseille to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
4h 25m
€190($190)
5 times a day900km (559 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
€245($245)
5 times a day910km (566 miles)
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train4h 50m
€230($230)
5 times a day940km (584 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
€315($315)
5 times a day971km (604 miles)
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon + 1 similar
5h 40m
€155($155)
hourly978km (608 miles)
Train6h 30m
€150($150)
once daily986km (613 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
€54($54)
6 times a week971km (603 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€175($175)
on demand962km (598 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre