How to travel from Lille to Marseille

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lille to Marseille

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $30.

Distance: 518 miles (834 km)

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$159

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$269

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$84

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$312

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 56m

Average total duration

6h 26m

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30m

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4h 40m

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1h 40m

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3h 0m

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13h 16m

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12h 46m

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9h 48m

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SNCF | TGV INOUI

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Malta Air

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The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Marseille is a bus with an average price of $84 (€69).

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

A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Marseille costing on average $159 (€130).

A bus is $185 (€152) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Marseille costing on average $269 (€220).

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 26m.

Bus takes on average 12h 46m.

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

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from Lille to Marseille

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1658 · 5807
    6:30 PM14h50
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    9:20 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1658 · 5807
    6:30 PM14h50
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    9:20 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 6006
    12:35 PM1h40
    Lille Airport
    2:15 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $5321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5124
    6:22 PM5h30
    Lille-Europe
    11:52 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $1661One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9844 · 5124
    7:01 PM4h51
    Lille-Europe
    11:52 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $2101One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7068 · 6129
    6:12 PM5h12
    Lille Flandres
    11:24 PMMarseille Saint-Charles
    $2551One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 PM13h35
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    11:30 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $1211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:05 PM15h15
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    6:20 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    $1591One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lille 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 Lille to Marseille.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lille and Marseille including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Marseille is a bus with an average price of $84 (€69).

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

A bus is $75 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Marseille costing on average $159 (€130).

A bus is $185 (€152) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Marseille costing on average $269 (€220).

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 26m.

Bus takes on average 12h 46m.

The distance from Lille to Marseille is approximately 518 miles (834 km).
The average frequency per day from Lille to Marseille is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille 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 Lille to Marseille:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lille Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Marseille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair to go to Marseille by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) 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 Lille to Marseille with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lille 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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