How to travel from Essen to Marseille

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

The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Marseille is a bus with an average price of $95 (€78).

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

A bus is $157 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Marseille costing on average $252 (€205).

A bus is $202 (€164) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Marseille costing on average $297 (€242).

The fastest way to travel from Essen to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 26m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 48m.

Bus takes on average 20h 44m.

The distance from Essen to Marseille is approximately 569 miles (916 km).

The average frequency per day from Essen to Marseille is:

• Around 35 flights per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen 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 Essen to Marseille:

• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
• Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Essen 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 TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Marseille by train.
• Travel with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Air France, Austrian Airlines to go to Marseille by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Essen to Marseille:

• 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.

Omio customers who travel from Essen 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.