How to travel from Perpignan to Marseille, France

The distance between Perpignan and Marseille is around 318km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Perpignan 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 MarseillePerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance318km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Marseille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Perpignan and Marseille is around 318km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Perpignan and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Marseille is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Marseille. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Perpignan and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 25m.

Renfe SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Marseille. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Perpignan and Marseille. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Perpignan and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Marseille. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Perpignan and Marseille. The distance is around 318km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Perpignan to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Marseille

Transport options from Perpignan to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€55($55)
once daily345km (214 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€19($19)
every 20 mins325km (202 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€57($57)
on demand318km (197 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