How to travel from Edinburgh to Marseille, France

The distance between Edinburgh and Marseille is around 1,561km (970 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Marseille by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. 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 Edinburgh (EDI) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated byRyanair+ 5 others

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross then Paris Nord and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €555($555)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Paris and then to Marseille.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dover then take a ferry to Dunkirk then drive to Marseille.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €440($440)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Marseille by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Edinburgh and Marseille is around 1,561km (970 miles).

It takes around 10hrs to get from Edinburgh and Marseille by train.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Marseille is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Marseille is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Marseille. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

LNER, Eurostar, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Edinburgh and Marseille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10hrs, 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 Edinburgh and Marseille. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Marseille. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Marseille. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Marseille (MRS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Edinburgh and Marseille with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

Ryanair, easyJet, Air France, British Airways, Eurowings and Lufthansa fly between Edinburgh and Marseille. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Edinburgh to Marseille typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Edinburgh to Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross then Paris Nord and then to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 10hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around €555 ($555).

How do I get from Edinburgh to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and Marseille

Transport options from Edinburgh to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3h 45m
€185($185)
5 times a day1,561km (970 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€220($220)
5 times a day1,665km (1,034 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train5h 40m
€335($335)
5 times a day1,821km (1,132 miles)
Plane and Train6hrs
€230($230)
every 3 hours1,790km (1,112 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train6h 25m
€445($445)
twice daily1,756km (1,091 miles)
Train
10hrs
€555($555)
every 4 hours1,828km (1,136 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
€100($100)
twice daily2,013km (1,251 miles)
Car and Ferry
19h 50m
€440($440)
every 2 hours1,853km (1,151 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Edinburgh and Marseille

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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