How to travel from Nice to Marseille, France

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.

3 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to MARSEILLE - Gare St Charles - MARSEILLE.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
Operated byZou! LER+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance198km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Nice to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Marseille

Transport options from Nice to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€40($40)
every 3 hours223km (138 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
every 4 hours216km (134 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€27($27)
on demand198km (123 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