How to travel from Saint-Malo to Marseille, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Marseille is around 855km (531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Laval and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)

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Bus

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

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,109km (689 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Marseille is around 855km (531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 824km (512 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Saint-Malo and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Marseille. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Laval. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Malo and Marseille. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 6h 35m, 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-Malo and Marseille. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo 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 15h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Marseille. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 15h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) 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 Saint-Malo and Marseille. The distance is around 1,109km (689 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Marseille

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 20m
€190($190)
4 times a day855km (531 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane4hrs
€190($190)
twice daily974km (605 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 20m
€175($175)
4 times a day939km (584 miles)
Train to Caen, Fly5h 40m
€270($270)
twice daily1,047km (651 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane6h 25m
€200($200)
every 3 hours1,164km (723 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
€230($230)
5 times a week1,181km (734 miles)
Train via Rennes6h 40m
€205($205)
twice daily1,181km (734 miles)
Bus
15h 40m
€72($72)
5 times a week1,190km (739 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€150($150)
on demand1,109km (689 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