How to travel from Hamburg to Marseille, France

The distance between Hamburg and Marseille is around 1,234km (767 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hamburg 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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Fly

Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated byLufthansa+ 6 others

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Train

Take the train to Köln Hbf then Paris Nord and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Brussels South and then to Marseille.

  • Duration23h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Distance1,488km (924 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 23h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Hamburg and Marseille is around 1,234km (767 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,190km (739 miles)

It takes around 10h 50m to get from Hamburg and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Marseille is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Marseille. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Köln Hbf, Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Thalys, TGV inOui, SNCF, Nightjet and Swiss Railways run train services between Hamburg and Marseille. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 10h 50m, 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 Hamburg and Marseille. It typically takes around 23h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brussels South. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Marseille. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hamburg and Marseille. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) and arrive at Marseille (MRS) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Hamburg to Marseille. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hamburg to Marseille typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Hamburg (HAM) 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 Hamburg and Marseille. The distance is around 1,488km (924 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around €370 ($370).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Marseille

Transport options from Hamburg to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 50m
€205($205)
5 times a day1,234km (767 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€330($330)
5 times a day1,261km (783 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Fly5h 10m
€310($310)
5 times a day1,436km (892 miles)
Train + 2 similar
10h 50m
€370($370)
5 times a day1,727km (1,073 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf12h 10m
€320($320)
once daily1,534km (953 miles)
Train via Zuerich Hb18h 15m
€510($510)
once daily1,734km (1,077 miles)
Bus
23h 15m
€95($95)
once daily1,726km (1,072 miles)
Drive
13h 10m
€265($265)
on demand1,488km (924 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