How to travel from Paris to Marseille, France

The distance between Paris and Marseille is around 745km (463 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Paris 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.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance772km (480 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Paris to Marseille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Paris and Marseille is around 745km (463 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 662km (411 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Paris and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Marseille is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Marseille. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Paris and Marseille. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Paris and Marseille. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 10hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Marseille. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Paris and Marseille. The distance is around 772km (480 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Paris to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Marseille

Transport options from Paris to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
€130($130)
hourly745km (463 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€40($40)
every 4 hours775km (481 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€105($105)
on demand772km (480 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