How to travel from Athens to Marseille, France
The distance between Athens and Marseille is around 1,753km (1,089 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Athens 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.
👋 Also check out Marseille → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Marseille (MRS).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€220($220)
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Sofia and then to Aix-en-Provence.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Thessaloniki then take the bus to Bratislava then take the train to Zuerich Hb then Mulhouse and then to Marseille St Charles.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€440($440)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Marseille
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Marseille by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 1 day 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).
The distance between Athens and Marseille is around 1,753km (1,089 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,654km (1,027 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Athens and Marseille by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Marseille is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Marseille. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Athens and Marseille. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Athens to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sofia and Aix-en-Provence. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.
Tourist Service Holding AD, Yubim, Union Ivkoni, Citylines, Valeross and Dary Commerce run regular bus services between Athens and Marseille. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Athens and Marseille. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Marseille with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.
Volotea, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa and Transavia France fly between Athens and Marseille. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.
The flight from Athens to Marseille typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) 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 Athens and Marseille. The distance is around 2,608km (1,621 miles) by road and it will take around 24h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Marseille is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Marseille
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 15m | €220($220) | 5 times a day | 1,753km (1,089 miles) |
| Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train | 5h 15m | €260($260) | twice daily | 2,122km (1,319 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 15m | €375($375) | every 3 hours | 1,796km (1,116 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 16h | €215($215) | twice a week | 2,756km (1,712 miles) |
| Bus via Plovdiv Bus Station South | 1 day 22h | €40($40) | twice a week | 3,074km (1,910 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 7h | €440($440) | once a week | 3,422km (2,126 miles) |
| Train to Thessaloniki, bus | 1 day 11h | €320($320) | once a week | 3,426km (2,129 miles) |
| Train to Thessaloniki, bus | 1 day 17h | €100($100) | every 20 mins | 2,811km (1,747 miles) |
Drive | 24h 50m | €545($545) | on demand | 2,608km (1,621 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Marseille
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Transavia France
Bus companies
Simeonidis Tours
Korona Travel
Crazy Holidays
Tourist Service Holding AD
Yubim
Train operators
Airports near Marseille
The following major airports near Marseille offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 20km (13 miles) from Marseille
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Marseille
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Marseille