How to travel from Toulon to Marseille, France

The distance between Toulon and Marseille is around 63km (39 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 41min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Toulon to Marseille by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MarseilleToulon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Marseille.

  • Duration41min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Taxis Région Toulonnaise

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration41min
  • Distance63km (39 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Marseille by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €7 ($7) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 41min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Toulon and Marseille is around 63km (39 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 49km (31 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Toulon and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 41min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Marseille is to take a taxi which takes around 41min and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €7 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Marseille. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Toulon and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1hr.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Toulon and Marseille. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1hr, 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 Toulon and Marseille. It typically takes around 1hr and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Toulon and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 1hr.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulon and Marseille. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 1hr.

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 Toulon and Marseille. The distance is around 63km (39 miles) by road and it will take around 41min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Toulon to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Marseille

Transport options from Toulon to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
€12($12)
every 30 mins67km (42 miles)
Bus
1hr
€7($7)
every 20 mins65km (40 miles)
Taxi
41min
€170($170)
on demand63km (39 miles)
Drive
41min
€12($12)
on demand63km (39 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