How to travel from Marseille to Megeve, France

The distance between Marseille and Megeve is around 405km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Marseille to Megeve by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Albertville then take the bus to Megeve Autogare.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Megeve Autogare.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Megève.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance421km (262 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Megeve

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Megeve by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €300 ($300).

The distance between Marseille and Megeve is around 405km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 301km (187 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Marseille and Megeve by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Megeve is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €300 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Megeve, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Marseille and Megeve. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Albertville then take the bus to Megeve Autogare. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marseille and Megeve. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Megeve. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

FlixBus, Swiss PostAuto and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Marseille and Megeve. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7hrs 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 Megeve. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Chambery Challes Les Eaux and then to Albertville then take the bus to Megeve Autogare. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Megeve is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 120km (75 miles) from Megeve. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Megeve. The distance is around 421km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Megeve is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Marseille to Megeve

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Megeve

Transport options from Marseille to Megeve
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
4hrs
€300($300)
3 times a week452km (281 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
€35($35)
3 times a week440km (274 miles)
Bus via SISTERON - Gare Routière - SISTERON7hrs
€13($13)
3 times a week405km (252 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€57($57)
on demand421km (262 miles)

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Airports near Megeve

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Megeve
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Megeve
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Megeve