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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 prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a train costs an average of $621.
Distance: 784 miles (1263 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$208 Average price | $145 Average price Cheapest | $627 Average price | $243 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 38m Average total duration 25h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m 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 | - 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 $63 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Marseille costing on average $208 (€171).
A bus is $482 (€395) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Marseille costing on average $627 (€514).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 45m.
Bus takes on average 25h 8m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM33h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East4:05 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$2081One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM33h05Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East4:05 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$2081One-way3 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM28h40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange8:30 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$2121One-way3 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM33h25Manchester, Shudehill Interchange4:05 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$2081One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:50 PM29h40Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East8:30 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$2171One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM34h45Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East6:20 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$2341One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Marseille:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Marseille costing on average $208 (€171).
A bus is $482 (€395) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Marseille costing on average $627 (€514).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 45m.
Bus takes on average 25h 8m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains 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 Ryanair, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Iberia Express, Air France to go to Marseille by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Marseille by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Marseille by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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