How to travel from Nantes to Marseille

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

The cheapest way to travel from Nantes to Marseille is a bus with an average price of $94 (€79).

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

A bus is $100 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nantes to Marseille costing on average $194 (€163).

A bus is $490 (€411) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nantes to Marseille costing on average $584 (€490).

The fastest way to travel from Nantes to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 28m.

Bus takes on average 14h 46m.

The distance from Nantes to Marseille is approximately 432 miles (696 km).

The average frequency per day from Nantes to Marseille is:

• Around 31 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Nantes station and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
• Buses mostly depart from Pôle d'échange multimodal Gare Sud SNCF, 44000 Nantes and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nantes to Marseille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Marseille by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Marseille by train.
• Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, Transavia France, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, ITA, Twin Jet, Cityjet, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Ryanair, asl airlines to go to Marseille by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Nantes to Marseille with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
• 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Transavia France, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Nantes 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.