How to travel from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Marseille, France

The distance between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Marseille is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Marseille by 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 MarseilleMontpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Sabines and then to Marseille.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance166km (103 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Marseille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Marseille is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (73 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Marseille is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Marseille. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montpellier - Place de l'Europe and Gare Saint-Roch. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Marseille. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Marseille. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier - Gare de Montpellier Sud de France, Place de France and Sabines. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Montpellier - TAM, FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and Lasta run regular bus services between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Marseille. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Marseille from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) is to drive which will take 1h 40m and cost around €30 ($30).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Marseille. The distance is around 166km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

How do I get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Marseille

Transport options from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
€29($29)
every 2 hours186km (116 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
€16($16)
hourly196km (122 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€30($30)
on demand166km (103 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