How to travel from Geneva to Marseille, France

The distance between Geneva and Marseille is around 460km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Geneva 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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Train

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance460km (286 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geneva and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Geneva to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Geneva and Marseille is around 460km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (204 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Geneva and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geneva to Marseille is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Geneva and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva and Marseille. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Geneva and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 30m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Geneva and Marseille. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 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 Geneva and Marseille. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Geneva and Marseille with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 7hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Geneva and Marseille. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geneva to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Geneva and Marseille. The distance is around 460km (286 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geneva to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Geneva and Marseille

Transport options from Geneva to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€270($270)
twice daily474km (294 miles)
Train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud4h 10m
€205($205)
twice daily480km (298 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 55m
€285($285)
5 times a day468km (291 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€18($18)
5 times a week471km (292 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€95($95)
on demand460km (286 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