How to travel from Reims to Marseille, France
The distance between Reims and Marseille is around 799km (496 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Reims 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 → Reims if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Marseille (MRS).
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€225($225)
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4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris-Nord and then to Marseille St Charles.
- Duration4h 20m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€195($195)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Marseille.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€52($52)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Marseille
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Reims to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).
The distance between Reims and Marseille is around 799km (496 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 671km (417 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Reims and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reims to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Marseille. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Reims and Marseille. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 4h 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 Reims and Marseille. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.
RegioJet, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Reims and Marseille. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 2h 30m.
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 Reims and Marseille. The distance is around 799km (496 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Marseille
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 30m | €225($225) | 5 times a week | 801km (498 miles) |
| Train to Paris l'Est, Fly | 2h 55m | €210($210) | 4 times a day | 820km (509 miles) |
| Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane | 4h 10m | €235($235) | 5 times a week | 924km (574 miles) |
| Train to Paris l'Est, plane | 4h 40m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 953km (592 miles) |
| Train to Paris l'Est, plane | 5h 60m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 1,074km (668 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | €195($195) | 5 times a week | 909km (565 miles) |
| Train via Lyon Part Dieu | 4h 25m | €185($185) | 4 times a week | 858km (533 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 55m | €52($52) | twice a week | 914km (568 miles) |
| Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine | 13h 10m | €35($35) | twice a week | 922km (573 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | €110($110) | on demand | 799km (496 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.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Marseille
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Marseille
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Marseille