How to travel from Marseille to Quimper, France

The distance between Marseille and Quimper is around 971km (603 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Marseille to Quimper 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 Quimper (UIP).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Quimper.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Quimper.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Distance1,217km (756 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Marseille and Quimper is around 971km (603 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 902km (560 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Marseille and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Quimper is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Quimper. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Quimper. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8hrs, 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Quimper. Buses run once daily and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Quimper. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Quimper (UIP) - via Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Marseille to Quimper. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Orly (ORY). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Marseille to Quimper typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Quimper (UIP).

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 1,217km (756 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Quimper

Transport options from Marseille to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3h 35m
€275($275)
5 times a day1,157km (719 miles)
Plane and Train4h 10m
€245($245)
5 times a day1,072km (666 miles)
Fly to Rennes (RNS), Train4h 30m
€290($290)
5 times a day1,029km (639 miles)
Fly to Nantes (NTE), Train5hrs
€170($170)
4 times a day971km (603 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
€280($280)
every 4 hours1,218km (757 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8hrs
€210($210)
once daily1,342km (834 miles)
Train via Nimes Pont Du Gard10hrs
€215($215)
once daily1,452km (902 miles)
Bus
18hrs
€63($63)
once daily1,262km (784 miles)
Drive
11h 25m
€220($220)
on demand1,217km (756 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper