How to travel from Glasgow to Marseille, France

The distance between Glasgow and Marseille is around 1,588km (987 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Glasgow to Marseille by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. 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 Glasgow (GLA) to Marseille (MRS).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated byeasyJet+ 3 others

4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €685($685)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange then Paris and then to Marseille.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration19h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €450($450)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Marseille by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Glasgow and Marseille is around 1,588km (987 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,556km (967 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Glasgow and Marseille by plane.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Marseille is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Marseille is to take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Marseille. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

Avanti West Coast, Eurostar, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Glasgow and Marseille. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 25m, 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 Glasgow and Marseille. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Shudehill Interchange and Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, Blablabus, National Express and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Glasgow and Marseille. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

easyJet, British Airways, KLM and Air France fly between Glasgow and Marseille. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Marseille (MRS). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Glasgow to Marseille typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) 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 Glasgow to Marseille. We recommend that you fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Marseille (MRS). instead which will take 3h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Marseille is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

How do I get from Glasgow to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Marseille

Transport options from Glasgow to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3h 25m
€205($205)
5 times a day1,588km (987 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 10m
€190($190)
5 times a day1,614km (1,003 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train5h 20m
€345($345)
5 times a day1,876km (1,166 miles)
Fly to Geneva (GVA), Train6h 15m
€435($435)
twice daily1,792km (1,113 miles)
Plane and Train6h 35m
€410($410)
every 3 hours1,829km (1,137 miles)
Train
10h 25m
€685($685)
every 4 hours1,842km (1,145 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 6h
€110($110)
4 times a week2,028km (1,260 miles)
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station1 day 7h
€68($68)
4 times a week1,965km (1,221 miles)
Car and Ferry
19h 40m
€450($450)
every 2 hours1,895km (1,177 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