How to travel from Poitiers to Marseille, France

The distance between Poitiers and Marseille is around 699km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Poitiers 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.

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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).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Marseille-Saint-Charles.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Marseille.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance776km (482 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Poitiers and Marseille is around 699km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 538km (335 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Poitiers and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Marseille. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Marseille. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 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 Poitiers and Marseille. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Marseille. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS). 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 Poitiers and Marseille. The distance is around 776km (482 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Marseille

Transport options from Poitiers to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to St Pierre Des Corps, Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
€205($205)
4 times a day699km (434 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
€235($235)
twice daily970km (603 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
€210($210)
4 times a week1,058km (658 miles)
Train via Limoges Benedictins9h 20m
€150($150)
every 20 mins872km (542 miles)
Bus
12h 50m
€58($58)
once daily906km (563 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€105($105)
on demand776km (482 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