How to travel from Bologna to Marseille

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Marseille is a train with an average price of $43 (€36).

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

A train is $42 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Marseille costing on average $85 (€70).

A train is $436 (€357) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Marseille costing on average $480 (€393).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 25m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 56m.

Bus takes on average 11h 22m.

The distance from Bologna to Marseille is approximately 307 miles (495 km).

The average frequency per day from Bologna to Marseille is:

• Around 29 flights per day.
• Around 19 trains per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
• Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Marseille by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Marseille by flight.
• Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte, ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia to go to Marseille by train.

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

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.

Omio customers who travel from Bologna 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.