How to travel from Marseille to Nancy, France

The distance between Marseille and Nancy is around 691km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Marseille to Nancy 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 Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ) then take the train to Nancy.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €440($440)
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Train

Take the train to Marne La Vallee Chessy and then to Nancy.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)

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Bus to Nancy

Take the bus to Nancy.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance716km (445 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €440 ($440).

The distance between Marseille and Nancy is around 691km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Marseille and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Nancy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €440 ($440).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Nancy. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Nancy with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 15m.

TGV inOui run train services between Marseille and Nancy. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Nancy with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 9h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Nancy. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10hrs 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 Nancy. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ) then take the train to Nancy. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 716km (445 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

How do I get from Marseille to Nancy

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Nancy

Transport options from Marseille to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
€440($440)
every 20 mins691km (430 miles)
Fly to Luxembourg (LUX), Train3h 45m
€81($81)
every 20 mins847km (526 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€210($210)
4 times a week1,042km (647 miles)
Train to Nancy7h 15m
€170($170)
twice daily968km (602 miles)
Bus to Nancy + 1 similar
9h 10m
€45($45)
6 times a week718km (446 miles)
Bus10hrs
€49($49)
4 times a week733km (456 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€95($95)
on demand716km (445 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy