How to travel from Nancy to Marseille, France
The distance between Nancy and Marseille is around 691km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nancy to Marseille 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 Marseille → Nancy if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pont A Mousson then fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Marseille (MRS).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€440($440)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV and then to Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Duration4h 50m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€210($210)
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Bus
Take the bus to Marseille.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€45($45)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Marseille
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nancy to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €440 ($440).
The distance between Nancy and Marseille is around 691km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Nancy and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nancy to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €440 ($440).
The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Marseille. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nancy and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 20m.
TGV inOui run train services between Nancy and Marseille. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Nancy and Marseille. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nancy and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 9h 15m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Nancy and Marseille. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Pont A Mousson then fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Nancy and Marseille. The distance is around 716km (445 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Marseille
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 40m | €440($440) | 4 times a day | 691km (429 miles) |
| Train to Howald, Fly | 3h 45m | €81($81) | 4 times a day | 846km (526 miles) |
| Train to Paris l'Est, Fly | 4h 20m | €240($240) | 4 times a day | 1,000km (622 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 50m | €210($210) | 4 times a week | 1,043km (648 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles | 7h 20m | €170($170) | twice daily | 968km (602 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 15m | €45($45) | 6 times a week | 717km (445 miles) |
| Bus via Dijon | 10h 50m | €47($47) | 3 times a week | 735km (457 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | €95($95) | on demand | 716km (445 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nancy and Marseille
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Airports near Marseille
The following major airports near Marseille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Marseille
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Marseille
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Marseille