How to travel from Montpellier to Marseille, France

The distance between Montpellier and Marseille is around 169km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Montpellier 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 if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated byBlablabus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance169km (105 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Marseille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Montpellier and Marseille is around 169km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Montpellier and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Marseille is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Marseille. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 35m.

SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Marseille. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 35m, 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 and Marseille. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 35m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Marseille. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 and Marseille. The distance is around 169km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Montpellier to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Marseille

Transport options from Montpellier to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
€30($30)
every 2 hours176km (109 miles)
Bus
2h 35m
€12($12)
every 4 hours177km (110 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€23($23)
on demand169km (105 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