Travel optionsfrom Heidelberg to Marseille
How to get from Heidelberg to Marseille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Marseille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:55 PM17h35Heidelberg8:30 AMMarseille$551One-way0 transfers
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2:55 PM17h35Heidelberg8:30 AMMarseille$551One-way0 transfers
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2:55 PM17h35Heidelberg8:30 AMMarseille$551One-way0 transfers
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8:30 AM18h30Heidelberg3:00 AMMarseille$551One-way0 transfers
9:10 PM19h35Heidelberg4:45 PMMarseille$641One-way0 transfers
10:40 AM17h40Heidelberg4:20 AMMarseille$981One-way0 transfers
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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 $95.
Distance: 450 miles (725 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$161 Average price | $220 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $258 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 5m Average total duration 15h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $161 (€131).
A bus is $138 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Marseille costing on average $220 (€179).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 18m.
Bus takes on average 15h 35m.
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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 $161 (€131).
A bus is $138 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Marseille costing on average $220 (€179).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 18m.
Bus takes on average 15h 35m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Marseille by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Marseille by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Marseille by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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