How to travel from Metz to Marseille, France

The distance between Metz and Marseille is around 678km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €540($540)
Operated by

Twin Jet

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus to Marseille

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance768km (477 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Metz to Marseille by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €540 ($540).

The distance between Metz and Marseille is around 678km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 651km (404 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Metz and Marseille by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Marseille is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €540 ($540).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Marseille. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Metz and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 60m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Marseille. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 60m, 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 Metz and Marseille. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Metz and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Metz and Marseille. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Metz and Marseille. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Metz and Marseille with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Twin Jet fly between Metz and Marseille. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Metz to Marseille typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS).

The closest major airport to Marseille is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Marseille. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Metz and Marseille. The distance is around 768km (477 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Marseille is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €540 ($540).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Marseille

Transport options from Metz to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 45m
€540($540)
5 times a day678km (421 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€140($140)
5 times a day795km (494 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 60m
€150($150)
twice daily973km (605 miles)
Train via Luxembourg8h 45m
€170($170)
once a week1,096km (681 miles)
Bus to Marseille + 1 similar
10h 40m
€40($40)
once daily787km (489 miles)
Bus11h 25m
€44($44)
twice daily781km (485 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€140($140)
on demand768km (477 miles)

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Airports near Marseille

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Marseille
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Marseille
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Marseille