How to travel from Rennes to Marseille, France

The distance between Rennes and Marseille is around 1,027km (638 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rennes 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 MarseilleRennes if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,027km (638 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Rennes and Marseille is around 1,027km (638 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 765km (475 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Rennes and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Marseille is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Marseille. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rennes and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Rennes and Marseille. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Rennes and Marseille. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Rennes and Marseille. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Marseille. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Rennes and Marseille. The distance is around 1,027km (638 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Marseille

Transport options from Rennes to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
5h 35m
€185($185)
every 3 hours1,087km (675 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€190($190)
twice daily1,100km (683 miles)
Bus
14h 20m
€67($67)
5 times a week1,119km (696 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€140($140)
on demand1,027km (638 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