How to travel from Zurich to Marseille, France
The distance between Zurich and Marseille is around 558km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Zurich 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.
👋 Also check out Marseille → Zurich if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Marseille St Charles.
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€385($385)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Genève and then to Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€410($410)
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Nice Airport and then to Marseille.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€49($49)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Marseille
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Zurich to Marseille by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €385 ($385).
The distance between Zurich and Marseille is around 558km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 517km (321 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Zurich and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zurich to Marseille is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €385 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Marseille. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zurich to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genève. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia and SNCF run train services between Zurich and Marseille. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Zurich and Marseille. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Zurich to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice Airport. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Zurich and Marseille. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Marseille. We recommend that you fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Zurich and Marseille. The distance is around 737km (458 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €410 ($410).
Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Marseille
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 2h 20m | €385($385) | 5 times a day | 558km (347 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 20m | €220($220) | 5 times a day | 623km (387 miles) |
| Fly to Nice (NCE), Train | 4h 15m | €350($350) | every 3 hours | 666km (414 miles) |
| Train to Basel Sbb, plane | 4h 30m | €270($270) | 5 times a day | 868km (539 miles) |
| Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train | 4h 50m | €520($520) | twice daily | 722km (449 miles) |
| Train to Lugano, plane | 5h 20m | €500($500) | 5 times a day | 653km (406 miles) |
| Train to Basel Sbb, plane | 5h 20m | €165($165) | every 3 hours | 755km (469 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6h 15m | €410($410) | twice daily | 747km (464 miles) |
| Train via Mulhouse | 6h 25m | €200($200) | 4 times a day | 835km (519 miles) |
| Train via Milano Centrale | 10h 35m | €235($235) | every 4 hours | 784km (487 miles) |
Bus | 11h 40m | €49($49) | 6 times a week | 803km (499 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | €150($150) | on demand | 737km (458 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Zurich and Marseille
Airlines
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Bus companies
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