The distance between Marseille and Zurich is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Marseille to Zurich 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 from Marseille (MRS) to Zurich (ZRH).
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Take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Zürich HB.
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Take the bus to Nice Airport and then to Zurich Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Marseille to Zurich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 48 ($49) 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 CHF 380 ($390).
The distance between Marseille and Zurich is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 517km (321 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Marseille and Zurich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to Zurich is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx CHF 380 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Zurich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 48 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Zurich. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Zurich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genève. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, SNCF and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Marseille and Zurich. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marseille and Zurich. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Zurich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice Airport. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.
FlixBus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Marseille and Zurich. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Marseille and Zurich. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Zurich (ZRH). The flight takes around 1h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Zurich with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 35m.
Swiss Airways, Lufthansa and Air France fly between Marseille and Zurich. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Zurich (ZRH). These flights usually take around 1h 35m.
The flight from Marseille to Zurich typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Zurich (ZRH).
The closest major airport to Zurich is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Zurich. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Marseille and Zurich. The distance is around 736km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Zurich is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around CHF 415 ($420).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 15m | CHF 380($390) | 5 times a day | 560km (348 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 15m | CHF 255($255) | 5 times a day | 627km (390 miles) |
Fly to Strasbourg (SXB), train | 4h 30m | CHF 235($240) | 5 times a day | 870km (540 miles) |
Train via Mulhouse Ville + 1 similar | 5h 60m | CHF 195($200) | 4 times a day | 830km (516 miles) |
Train | 6h 40m | CHF 415($420) | twice daily | 747km (464 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 11h 30m | CHF 48($49) | 6 times a week | 804km (499 miles) |
Bus via Turin | 12h 40m | CHF 67($68) | once a week | 919km (571 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | CHF 145($150) | on demand | 736km (457 miles) |
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