How to travel from Orleans to Marseille, France

The distance between Orleans and Marseille is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Orleans 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 MarseilleOrleans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to St Pierre Des Corps, Fly

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache and then to Marseille.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance757km (471 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Orleans and Marseille is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 579km (359 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Orleans and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Marseille. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Paris Gare De Lyon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Orleans and Marseille. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Orleans and Marseille. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Gare Perrache. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orleans and Marseille. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Orleans and Marseille. The distance is around 757km (471 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Marseille

Transport options from Orleans to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to St Pierre Des Corps, Fly + 5 similar
3hrs
€190($190)
4 times a day710km (441 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, Fly3h 20m
€190($190)
4 times a day793km (493 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€210($210)
4 times a day830km (516 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane5hrs
€155($155)
every 4 hours926km (576 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane5h 35m
€180($180)
every 2 hours913km (567 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane6h 25m
€190($190)
every 3 hours1,047km (651 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€160($160)
hourly868km (539 miles)
Train via Vierzon Ville6h 10m
€300($300)
every 20 mins756km (470 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 20m
€21($21)
6 times a week820km (510 miles)
Bus via Montpellier11h 10m
€38($38)
twice daily809km (503 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€100($100)
on demand757km (471 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