How to travel from Naples to Marseille, France

The distance between Naples and Marseille is around 836km (519 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Naples to Marseille by plane, train, bus, ferry 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 Naples (NAP) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini, Milano Centrale then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Savona and then to Marseille.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Bastia and then to Gare Maritime de la Joliette.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,095km (680 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naples and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Naples to Marseille by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Naples and Marseille is around 836km (519 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 782km (486 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Naples and Marseille by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Naples to Marseille is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Naples and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Naples and Marseille. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Naples to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini, Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn and SNCF run train services between Naples and Marseille. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 11hrs, 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 Naples and Marseille. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Naples to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Savona. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

FlixBus, Itabus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Naples and Marseille. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Naples and Marseille. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once a week.

Corsica Ferries and Corsica Linea run the ferry services between Naples and Marseille. Ferries run once a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Naples and Marseille. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and arrive at Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Naples and Marseille with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Ryanair and Lufthansa fly between Naples and Marseille. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Naples to Marseille typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Naples (NAP) 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 Naples and Marseille. The distance is around 1,095km (680 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to Marseille is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Naples and Marseille

Transport options from Naples to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 40m
€110($110)
5 times a day836km (519 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€140($140)
5 times a day893km (555 miles)
Train
11hrs
€175($175)
every 20 mins1,545km (960 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 35m
€61($61)
once daily1,098km (682 miles)
Bus via Genoa Via Fanti D'Italia15h 55m
€52($52)
once daily1,097km (682 miles)
Ferry
1 day 4h
€85($85)
once a week1,197km (744 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€195($195)
on demand1,095km (680 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