How to travel from Valence to Marseille, France

The distance between Valence and Marseille is around 211km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Valence to Marseille by train, bus and car. 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-Saint-Charles.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)

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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance214km (133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Valence to Marseille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Valence and Marseille is around 211km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (116 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Valence and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Marseille is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Marseille. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Valence and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 2h 30m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Valence and Marseille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Valence and Marseille. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valence and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Valence and Marseille. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Valence and Marseille. The distance is around 214km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).

How do I get from Valence to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Marseille

Transport options from Valence to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
1h 10m
€81($81)
every 4 hours233km (145 miles)
Train to Marseille-Blancarde2h 30m
€130($130)
every 2 hours214km (133 miles)
Train via Avignon Centre3h 10m
€47($47)
hourly254km (158 miles)
Bus
2h 35m
€16($16)
twice daily211km (131 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€29($29)
on demand214km (133 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