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.
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.
👋 Also check out Marseille → Poitiers if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Marseille (MRS).
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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Marseille-Saint-Charles.
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Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to St Pierre Des Corps, Fly + 1 similar | 2h 25m | €205($205) | 4 times a day | 699km (434 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 20m | €235($235) | twice daily | 970km (603 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 25m | €210($210) | 4 times a week | 1,058km (658 miles) |
Train via Limoges Benedictins | 9h 20m | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 872km (542 miles) |
Bus | 12h 50m | €58($58) | once daily | 906km (563 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | €105($105) | on demand | 776km (482 miles) |
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