How to travel from Marseille to Milan, Italy

The distance between Marseille and Milan is around 448km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Marseille to Milan 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 Milan Linate (LIN).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated byLufthansa+ 8 others

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Milano Centrale.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Milan.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance516km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Milan

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Milan by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €350 ($350).

The distance between Marseille and Milan is around 448km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Marseille and Milan by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Milan is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €350 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Milan, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF, Deutsche Bahn and Trenitalia run train services between Marseille and Milan. Trains depart twice 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 Milan. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Milan. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan, Milano - Cavalcavia del Ghisallo and Milan - Piazzale Laghi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Marseille and Milan. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Milan. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Milan Linate (LIN) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Marseille to Milan. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Marseille to Milan typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Milan Linate (LIN).

The closest major airport to Milan is Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Milan. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Milan. The distance is around 516km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Milan is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Milan

Transport options from Marseille to Milan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 40m
€285($285)
5 times a day1,331km (827 miles)
Train and Plane2h 15m
€350($350)
5 times a day448km (278 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly2h 15m
€64($64)
5 times a day513km (319 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
€100($100)
twice daily763km (474 miles)
Train via Nice Ville7h 20m
€86($86)
every 4 hours535km (332 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 20m
€34($34)
every 20 mins548km (340 miles)
Bus to Milan9h 45m
€36($36)
once daily548km (341 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€95($95)
on demand516km (321 miles)

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Airports near Milan

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

LIN
Linate Airport (LIN)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Milan
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Milan
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Milan