How to travel from Heidelberg to Marseille

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Marseille

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $94.

Distance: 450 miles (725 km)

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Driving

$160

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$219

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$81

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Cheapest

$256

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(fuel + tolls)

7h 48m

Average total duration

7h 18m

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30m

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5h 15m

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2h 15m

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3h 0m

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16h 5m

Average total duration

15h 35m

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30m

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9h 32m

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CO2 emissions

2.2 - 4.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.8kg

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Lufthansa

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

The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Marseille is a bus with an average price of $81 (€67).

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

A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Marseille costing on average $160 (€131).

A bus is $137 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Marseille costing on average $219 (€179).

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 18m.

Bus takes on average 15h 35m.

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

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from Heidelberg to Marseille

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:30 PM18h00
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    11:30 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $661One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:30 PM18h00
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    11:30 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $661One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1086
    8:40 AM1h35
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:15 AMMarseille Provence Airport
    $2911One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnS3+TGVTGV 9580
    2:18 PM7h33
    Heidelberg Hbf
    9:51 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $1091One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 711+SNCF | TGV INOUI12177+TGVTGV 9576
    8:34 AM11h15
    Heidelberg Hbf
    7:49 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $2041One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS2 · ICE 711+SNCF | TGV INOUI12177+TGVTGV 9574
    8:34 AM11h15
    Heidelberg Hbf
    7:49 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $2041One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:55 PM17h35
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    9:30 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:25 AM18h45
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    9:10 PMMarseille, Gare de Saint-Antoine
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 PM19h35
    Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof
    5:45 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1834+KLMKL1471
    6:30 PM4h15
    Stuttgart Airport
    10:45 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $1511One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1834+KLMKL1465
    6:30 PM17h00
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:30 AMMarseille Provence Airport
    $1541One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1834+KLMKL1469
    6:30 PM22h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    4:40 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $1541One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Marseille.

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There are 3 options to travel between Heidelberg and Marseille including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Heidelberg to Marseille is a bus with an average price of $81 (€67).

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

A bus is $79 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Marseille costing on average $160 (€131).

A bus is $137 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Marseille costing on average $219 (€179).

The fastest way to travel from Heidelberg to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 15m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 18m.

Bus takes on average 15h 35m.

The distance from Heidelberg to Marseille is approximately 450 miles (725 km).
The average frequency per day from Heidelberg to Marseille is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Marseille:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
  • Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Heidelberg to Marseille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Marseille by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Marseille by bus.
  • Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Marseille by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Heidelberg to Marseille:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Heidelberg 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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