How to travel from Lausanne to Marseille

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Marseille is a bus with an average price of €56.

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

A bus is €117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Marseille costing on average €172.

A bus is €361 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Marseille costing on average €417.

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 23m.

Bus takes on average 8h 59m.

The distance from Lausanne to Marseille is approximately 230 miles (371 km).

The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Marseille is:

• Around 36 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
• Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne 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 SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Marseille by train.
• Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Swiss, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, ITA, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Air Dolomiti, Global Supply Systems, Eurowings to go to Marseille by flight.

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

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Marseille often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Nice, Madrid, Rome. 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.