How to travel from Marseille to Zurich, Switzerland

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.

8 routes found

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.

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

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Zurich (ZRH).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    CHF 380($390)
Operated bySwiss Airways+ 2 others

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Train via Mulhouse Ville

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Zürich HB.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    CHF 195($200)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport and then to Zurich Bus Station.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 48($49)

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Drive

Drive to Zürich.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance736km (457 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Zurich

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Zurich

Transport options from Marseille to Zurich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 15m
CHF 380($390)
5 times a day560km (348 miles)
Plane and Train3h 15m
CHF 255($255)
5 times a day627km (390 miles)
Fly to Strasbourg (SXB), train4h 30m
CHF 235($240)
5 times a day870km (540 miles)
Train via Mulhouse Ville + 1 similar
5h 60m
CHF 195($200)
4 times a day830km (516 miles)
Train6h 40m
CHF 415($420)
twice daily747km (464 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 30m
CHF 48($49)
6 times a week804km (499 miles)
Bus via Turin12h 40m
CHF 67($68)
once a week919km (571 miles)
Drive
7hrs
CHF 145($150)
on demand736km (457 miles)

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Airports near Zurich

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

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Zurich
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Zurich
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Zurich