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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $138. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the flight is your best bet as it emits only 3.5 - 6.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $138, and a train costs an average of $555.
Distance: 717 miles (1155 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$287 Average price Cheapest | $561 Average price | $214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 41m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.5 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Marseille:
A bus is $163 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Marseille costing on average $287 (€236).
A bus is $438 (€360) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Marseille costing on average $561 (€462).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 11m.
Bus takes on average 28h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Marseille
How to get from Birmingham to Marseille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Marseille is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LS1317+
1749012:10 PM6h53Birmingham International Airport8:03 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$2331One-way1 transfer
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1749012:10 PM6h53Birmingham International Airport8:03 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$2331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL1048 · KL14715:40 PM4h05Birmingham International Airport10:45 PMMarseille Provence Airport$5561One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM30h40Birmingham3:40 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$2531One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM27h35Birmingham11:35 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$2551One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM27h05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:35 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$2581One-way3 transfers
LS1317+
1749212:10 PM7h53Birmingham International Airport9:03 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$2331One-way1 transfer
LS1317+
1749412:10 PM8h53Birmingham International Airport10:03 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$2331One-way1 transfer
VY8755 · VY150812:10 PM9h20Birmingham International Airport10:30 PMMarseille Provence Airport$2351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Marseille:
A bus is $163 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Marseille costing on average $287 (€236).
A bus is $438 (€360) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Marseille costing on average $561 (€462).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 11m.
Bus takes on average 28h 55m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Marseille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Marseille by train.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines to go to Marseille by flight.
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