How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Marseille, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Marseille is around 630km (391 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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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Fly

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Marseille.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance711km (442 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Marseille is around 630km (391 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 569km (353 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Marseille is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Marseille. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

SNCF run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Marseille. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Marseille. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Marseille. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Marseille. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and arrive at Marseille (MRS) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Marseille. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Marseille typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Biarritz (BIQ) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS).

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Marseille. The distance is around 711km (442 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Marseille

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 25m
€275($275)
5 times a day883km (549 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS)3h 55m
€295($295)
5 times a day1,198km (744 miles)
Train to Pau, Fly4h 15m
€365($365)
once daily630km (391 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€155($155)
5 times a day747km (464 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€110($110)
once daily766km (476 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€43($43)
twice daily736km (458 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€130($130)
on demand711km (442 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