How to travel from Marseille to Salzburg, Austria

The distance between Marseille and Salzburg is around 953km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

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

👋 Also check out SalzburgMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Salzburg (SZG).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
Operated byLufthansa+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf then München Hbf and then to Salzburg Hbf.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)

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Bus

Take the bus to Zob and then to Salzburg South.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Drive

Drive to Salzburg.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Distance1,070km (665 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Salzburg

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Salzburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).

The distance between Marseille and Salzburg is around 953km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 779km (484 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Marseille and Salzburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Salzburg is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Salzburg. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf and München Hbf. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF, Deutsche Bahn, Transdev, WESTbahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Trenitalia and Nightjet run train services between Marseille and Salzburg. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 10h 20m, 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 Salzburg. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Salzburg. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Salzburg. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Salzburg (SZG) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Marseille to Salzburg. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Marseille to Salzburg typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Salzburg (SZG).

The closest major airport to Salzburg is Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Salzburg. Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) and Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) 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 Salzburg. The distance is around 1,070km (665 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Salzburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around €285 ($285).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Salzburg

Transport options from Marseille to Salzburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 15m
€360($360)
5 times a day1,222km (759 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
€345($345)
5 times a day953km (592 miles)
Fly to Linz (LNZ), Train4h 50m
€435($435)
5 times a day1,403km (872 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 20m
€285($285)
4 times a day1,360km (845 miles)
Train via Nice Ville16h 25m
€155($155)
once daily1,188km (738 miles)
Bus
16h 40m
€67($67)
once daily1,169km (727 miles)
Drive
10h 30m
€200($200)
on demand1,070km (665 miles)

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Airports near Salzburg

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

SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Salzburg
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Salzburg
INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Salzburg