How to travel from Budapest to Marseille, France

The distance between Budapest and Marseille is around 1,232km (765 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Budapest 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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Fly

Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byRyanair+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Zuerich Hb then Genève and then to Marseille-Saint-Charles.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €460($460)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration23h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Distance1,458km (906 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Budapest and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Budapest to Marseille by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €81 ($81) and will take around 23h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Budapest and Marseille is around 1,232km (765 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,163km (723 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Budapest and Marseille by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Budapest to Marseille is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €81 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Marseille. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Budapest to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zuerich Hb and Genève. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Swiss Railways run train services between Budapest and Marseille. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 40m, 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 Budapest and Marseille. It typically takes around 23h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Budapest to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Népliget M. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Budapest and Marseille. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 23h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Budapest and Marseille. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) and arrive at Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Budapest and Marseille with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.

Ryanair, Lufthansa, Air France and Brussels Airlines fly between Budapest and Marseille. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.

The flight from Budapest to Marseille typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) 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 Budapest and Marseille. The distance is around 1,458km (906 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Marseille is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Budapest and Marseille

Transport options from Budapest to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
€140($140)
5 times a day1,232km (765 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€125($125)
5 times a day1,313km (816 miles)
Train
16h 40m
€460($460)
once daily1,769km (1,099 miles)
Bus
23h 50m
€81($81)
3 times a week1,543km (959 miles)
Drive
13h 40m
€260($260)
on demand1,458km (906 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