How to travel from Marseille to Rome, Italy

The distance between Marseille and Rome is around 666km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Marseille to Rome by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Rome Ciampino (CIA)

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Rome Ciampino (CIA).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Train

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

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport then Florence and then to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)

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Drive

Drive to Rome.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance895km (556 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Rome

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Rome by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Marseille and Rome is around 666km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (374 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Marseille and Rome by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Rome is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Rome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Rome. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Rome. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF, Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Marseille and Rome. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 40m, 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 Rome. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Rome with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 12h 40m.

FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, RegioJet and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Marseille and Rome. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Rome. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Rome (FCO). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Rome with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.

Ethiopian Airlines, Air Corsica, Ryanair and Lufthansa fly between Marseille and Rome. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Rome (FCO). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.

The flight from Marseille to Rome typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Rome (FCO).

The closest major airport to Rome is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Rome. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Rome. The distance is around 895km (556 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Rome is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €1,235 ($1,235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Rome

Transport options from Marseille to Rome
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Rome Ciampino (CIA) + 1 similar
2h 15m
€125($125)
5 times a day679km (422 miles)
Fly2h 35m
€1,235($1,235)
5 times a day666km (414 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 40m
€150($150)
twice daily1,325km (823 miles)
Train via Nice Ville11h 25m
€115($115)
once daily890km (553 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 30m
€39($39)
5 times a week899km (558 miles)
Bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station12h 40m
€50($50)
5 times a week925km (575 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€160($160)
on demand895km (556 miles)

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Airports near Rome

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

CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
14km (9 miles) from Rome
FCO
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Rome
PEG
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Rome