How to travel from Toulouse to Marseille, France

The distance between Toulouse and Marseille is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Toulouse 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

Take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance404km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Toulouse and Marseille is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Toulouse and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Marseille is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulouse and Marseille. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Toulouse and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 45m.

SNCF run train services between Toulouse and Marseille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Toulouse and Marseille. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Toulouse and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Toulouse and Marseille. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulouse to Marseille. We recommend that you fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Toulouse and Marseille. The distance is around 404km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulouse to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Toulouse to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Marseille

Transport options from Toulouse to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€70($70)
every 4 hours422km (262 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 45m
€145($145)
every 3 hours708km (440 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
€27($27)
twice daily410km (255 miles)
Bus via Narbonne Train Station6h 30m
4 times a week444km (276 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€55($55)
on demand404km (251 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