How to travel from Genoa to Marseille, France

The distance between Genoa and Marseille is around 394km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Genoa to Marseille by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MarseilleGenoa if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Ventimiglia and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance394km (245 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Marseille by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Genoa and Marseille is around 394km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Genoa and Marseille by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Marseille is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Marseille. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ventimiglia and Nice Ville. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Trenitalia, TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Genoa and Marseille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Genoa and Marseille. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Genoa and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 5h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Genoa and Marseille. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Marseille. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Genoa and Marseille. The distance is around 394km (245 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Marseille is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

How do I get from Genoa to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Marseille

Transport options from Genoa to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
€75($75)
every 4 hours396km (246 miles)
Train via Ventimiglia6hrs
€75($75)
every 3 hours401km (249 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€24($24)
every 2 hours398km (247 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
€72($72)
on demand394km (245 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