The distance between Nice and Marseille is around 198km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Nice 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 Marseille → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Marseille St Charles.
Take the bus to MARSEILLE - Gare St Charles - MARSEILLE.
There are several options for getting from Nice to Marseille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).
The distance between Nice and Marseille is around 198km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (99 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Nice and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Marseille is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €27 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Marseille. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nice and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 40m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nice and Marseille. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Marseille. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nice and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 2h 45m.
Zou! LER run regular bus services between Nice and Marseille. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nice and Marseille. The distance is around 198km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 40m | €40($40) | every 3 hours | 223km (138 miles) |
Bus | 2h 45m | every 4 hours | 216km (134 miles) | |
Drive | 2hrs | €27($27) | on demand | 198km (123 miles) |
The following major airports near Marseille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.