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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $182 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $182, while a flight costs an average of $575.
Distance: 784 miles (1263 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$575 Average price | $182 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 26h 5m Average total duration 25h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Marseille:
A bus is $16 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Marseille costing on average $178.
A bus is $467 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Marseille costing on average $628.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 15m.
Bus takes on average 25h 38m.
You'll arrive about 13h 0m sooner (3h 3m by flight vs 16h 3m by car) and save roughly $66 compared to fuel and tolls ($178 vs $244). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Marseille
How to get from Manchester to Marseille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Marseille is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 31188:15 AM2h10Manchester Airport11:25 AMMarseille Provence Airport$551One-way0 transfers
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FR 31188:15 AM2h10Manchester Airport11:25 AMMarseille Provence Airport$551One-way0 transfers
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FR 31188:15 AM2h10Manchester Airport11:25 AMMarseille Provence Airport$551One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM29h35Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East8:30 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$901One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM29h20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange8:30 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$911One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM33h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East4:05 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$981One-way3 transfers
VY8749 · VY15089:45 PM12h00Manchester Airport10:45 AMMarseille Provence Airport$1461One-way1 transfer
AF1269 · AF7314+
174925:50 AM14h13Manchester Airport9:03 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$2411One-way2 transfers
LS833+
174921:00 PM7h03Manchester Airport9:03 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$2991One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Marseille:
A bus is $393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Marseille costing on average $575.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 5m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Marseille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Marseille by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Marseille by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Iberia Express, Air France to go to Marseille by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
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