How to travel from Marseille to Toulon, France

The distance between Marseille and Toulon is around 64km (40 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 41min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Marseille to Toulon by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Toulon.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulon.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Toulon.

  • Duration41min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Taxigentry

+ 5 others
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Drive

Drive to Toulon.

  • Duration41min
  • Distance64km (40 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Toulon

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Toulon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 41min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Marseille and Toulon is around 64km (40 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 49km (31 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Marseille and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 41min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Toulon is to take a taxi which takes around 41min and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Toulon. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Toulon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1hr.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Marseille and Toulon. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1hr, 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 Toulon. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Toulon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1hr.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marseille and Toulon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1hr 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 Toulon. We recommend that you take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 64km (40 miles) by road and it will take around 41min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Marseille to Toulon

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Toulon

Transport options from Marseille to Toulon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
€12($12)
every 30 mins67km (42 miles)
Bus
1hr
€7($7)
every 4 hours66km (41 miles)
Taxi
41min
€170($170)
on demand64km (40 miles)
Drive
41min
€12($12)
on demand64km (40 miles)

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Airports near Toulon

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

TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Toulon
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Toulon
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Toulon