How to travel from Marseille to Rotterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Rotterdam

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, while a flight costs an average of $429.

Distance: 597 miles (961 km)

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$429

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$249

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$353

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17h 55m

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17h 25m

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11h 44m

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The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $110.

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

A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Rotterdam costing on average $151.

A bus is $319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Rotterdam costing on average $429.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 44m.

Bus takes on average 18h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Marseille and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Marseille to Rotterdam among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 55m sooner (2h 49m by flight vs 11h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $429 compared to roughly $353 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Marseille to Rotterdam

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

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51095
    4:45 PM17h55
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    10:40 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $761One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51095
    4:45 PM17h55
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    10:40 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $761One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 6315
    5:10 PM1h40
    Marseille Provence Airport
    6:50 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
    $3471One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6106+Eurostar9369
    7:01 AM13h01
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    8:02 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $3361One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGV5354 · 9862+Eurocity Direct9559
    8:34 AM8h43
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    5:17 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $3421One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6106+Eurostar9351
    7:01 AM10h01
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    5:02 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $3581One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus58074 · 1613
    7:05 AM21h55
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    5:00 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:35 PM19h00
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    7:35 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:35 PM20h35
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    9:10 AMRotterdam, Zuidplein
    $1061One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2267+Brussels AirlinesLH5628
    6:05 AM4h15
    Marseille Provence Airport
    10:20 AMBrussels Airport
    $3361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Brussels AirlinesLH5572+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4091
    6:05 AM5h45
    Marseille Provence Airport
    11:50 AMBrussels Airport
    $3461One-way
    1 transfer
  • RyanairFR 4839
    9:35 AM1h40
    Marseille Provence Airport
    11:15 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport
    $3991One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Marseille to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam 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 Marseille to Rotterdam.

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There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Rotterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $110.

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

A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Rotterdam costing on average $151.

A bus is $319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Rotterdam costing on average $429.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Rotterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 44m.

Bus takes on average 18h 11m.

The distance from Marseille to Rotterdam is approximately 597 miles (961 km).
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Rotterdam is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Rotterdam 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 Marseille to Rotterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV, Eurostar, SNCF, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Rotterdam by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Air Corsica, ITA, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Rotterdam by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Marseille to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Malta Air, Ryanair.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Marseille to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Rotterdam to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Rotterdam, visitors can explore the renowned Rotterdam Zoo, enjoy the Spido Harbor Tour for unique views of the port and skyline, and wander through the historic Delfshaven neighborhood. For a vibrant city experience, head to Witte de Withstraat for art galleries, trendy bars, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts will love Kralingse Bos for walking and cycling. Notable sights include the iconic Erasmus Bridge, the modern Markthal food market, the innovative Cube Houses, the art-rich Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and the Euromast observation tower for panoramic city views.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Rotterdam allows visitors to explore its modern architecture, vibrant cultural scene, and key attractions such as the Markthal, Cube Houses, and the port area comfortably.
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