How to travel from Geneva to Marseille

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Marseille

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $64.

Distance: 204 miles (329 km)

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Driving

$113

Average price

$45

Average price

Cheapest

$220

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 6m

Average total duration

5h 36m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 22m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Marseille is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

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

A bus is $69 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Marseille costing on average $113 (€90).

A bus is $241 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Marseille costing on average $285 (€228).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Marseille is by train with an average journey time of 4h 17m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 36m.

Flight takes on average 5h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Marseille including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Marseille among Omio's users.

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from Geneva to Marseille

How to get from Geneva to Marseille by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Geneva to Marseille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50796
    2:00 PM7h30
    Genève, Gare Routière
    9:30 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50796
    2:00 PM7h30
    Genève, Gare Routière
    9:30 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SwissLX2801+Helvetic AirwaysLX580
    6:00 AM3h00
    Geneva International Airport
    9:00 AMMarseille Provence Airport
    $3741One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TER96634+SNCF | TGV INOUI12179
    9:57 AM5h08
    Geneva station
    3:05 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $1321One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER96570+SNCF | TGV INOUI5537
    3:29 PM4h20
    Geneva station
    7:49 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER96574+SNCF | TGV INOUI9580
    5:21 PM4h32
    Geneva station
    9:53 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3816 · 5867
    11:35 AM9h30
    Genève, Gare Routière
    9:05 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:40 AM7h35
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    7:15 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $591One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 PM6h30
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    8:30 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1343 · AF7346
    6:15 PM3h40
    Geneva International Airport
    9:55 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $2591One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1343 · AF7348
    6:15 PM4h35
    Geneva International Airport
    10:50 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $2591One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1143 · AF7346
    5:00 PM4h55
    Geneva International Airport
    9:55 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $2591One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Marseille

Travel to Marseille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Marseille.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Marseille including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Marseille is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

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

A bus is $69 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Marseille costing on average $113 (€90).

A bus is $241 (€192) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Marseille costing on average $285 (€228).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Marseille is by train with an average journey time of 4h 17m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 36m.

Flight takes on average 5h 52m.

The distance from Geneva to Marseille is approximately 204 miles (329 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Marseille is:
  • Around 41 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva 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 Geneva to Marseille:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
  • Buses mostly depart from Genève, Gare Routière and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Marseille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Marseille by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Marseille by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Marseille with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva 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.
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