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 €62.

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

A bus is €71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Marseille costing on average €133.

A bus is €163 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Marseille costing on average €225.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 26m.

Bus takes on average 10h 40m.

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

The average frequency per day from Basel to Marseille is:

• Around 16 flights per day.
• Around 9 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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) 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 | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Marseille by train.
• Travel with easyJet to go to Marseille by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe to go to Marseille by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Marseille with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Basel to Marseille often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Nice, Madrid, London. 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.