How to travel from Basel to Marseille

There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Marseille including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Marseille is a bus with an average price of €78.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Marseille:

A bus is €82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Marseille costing on average €160.

A bus is €463 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Marseille costing on average €541.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 16m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 19m.

Bus takes on average 12h 39m.

The distance from Basel to Marseille is approximately 313 miles (504 km).

The average frequency per day from Basel to Marseille is:

• Around 15 flights per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Marseille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Marseille:

• Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
• Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Marseille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Marseille by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Marseille by bus.
• Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, British Airways, KLM, Air France to go to Marseille by flight.

Omio customers who travel from Basel to Marseille often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Nice, Madrid, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Marseille and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Marseille to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Marseille, you can visit the Old Port, a historic harbor area with vibrant markets and seafood restaurants. Explore the Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde for stunning panoramic views of the city. Discover the Calanques National Park, perfect for hiking and boat tours. Wander through Le Panier, the oldest district with charming streets and artisan shops. Tour the MuCEM, the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, to see diverse cultural exhibits. Also, don't miss the Château d'If, a fortress on an island, and enjoy the breathtaking landscape of Parc National des Calanques.

Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Marseille's key attractions, including the Old Port, Notre-Dame de la Garde, and the historic Le Panier district.