How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Marseille, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Marseille is around 780km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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 MarseilleSaint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from St-Nazaire (SNR) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

Air Corsica

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5 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Montpellier and then to Marseille.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,050km (653 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) 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 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Marseille is around 780km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 739km (459 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Saint-Nazaire 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 Saint-Nazaire to Marseille is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Marseille. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Marseille. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 3h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Saint-Nazaire and Marseille. Flights depart from St-Nazaire (SNR) and arrive at Marseille (MRS) - via Toulouse (TLS). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Saint-Nazaire to Marseille. There is however a flight that goes via Toulouse (TLS). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Saint-Nazaire to Marseille typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from St-Nazaire (SNR) 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-Nazaire and Marseille. The distance is around 1,050km (653 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 Saint-Nazaire to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Marseille

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
3h 10m
€275($275)
5 times a day843km (524 miles)
Train and Plane3h 5m
€150($150)
5 times a day780km (484 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane3h 45m
€150($150)
twice daily919km (571 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4hrs
€160($160)
5 times a day835km (519 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 30m
€275($275)
5 times a day997km (620 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 50m
€195($195)
every 3 hours1,094km (680 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
€180($180)
twice a week1,191km (740 miles)
Train via Saumur7h 25m
€180($180)
once a week1,222km (759 miles)
Train and Bus
13h 10m
€66($66)
once daily1,077km (669 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€190($190)
on demand1,050km (653 miles)

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Airlines

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