How to travel from Berlin to Marseille, France

The distance between Berlin and Marseille is around 1,235km (767 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Berlin to Marseille by plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Marseille-St-Charles.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Marseille.

  • Duration22hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Distance1,539km (956 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Marseille by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 22hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Berlin and Marseille is around 1,235km (767 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,185km (736 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Berlin and Marseille by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Marseille is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Marseille. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, Nightjet and Swiss Railways run train services between Berlin and Marseille. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 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 Berlin and Marseille. It typically takes around 22hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 22hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Berlin and Marseille. Buses run twice daily and take around 22hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Marseille. We recommend that you fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Berlin and Marseille. The distance is around 1,539km (956 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Marseille is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Marseille

Transport options from Berlin to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 25m
€175($175)
5 times a day1,235km (767 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train4h 30m
€275($275)
5 times a day1,414km (879 miles)
Fly to Nice (NCE), Train5h 40m
€220($220)
every 3 hours1,335km (829 miles)
Fly to Toulon/Hyeres (TLN), Train5h 55m
€250($250)
every 4 hours1,705km (1,060 miles)
Train + 1 similar
11h 45m
€320($320)
once daily1,546km (961 miles)
Train via Zuerich Hb18h 25m
€510($510)
twice daily1,730km (1,075 miles)
Bus
22hrs
€85($85)
twice daily1,612km (1,001 miles)
Drive
13h 20m
€275($275)
on demand1,539km (956 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