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Travel Information to Marseille from Paris

distanceDistance409 miles (660 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$30 - $176
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $30 (€26) • 9 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $176 (€153) • 1 h 20 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar Bus, Air France or TGV INOUI

Travel 409 miles (660 km) by train, bus or flight from Paris to Marseille. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus, Air France or TGV INOUI among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Paris to Marseille.

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from Paris to Marseille

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

BlaBlaCar Bus
07:30AM11h10
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
06:40PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
$281One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
07:30AM11h10
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
06:40PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
$281One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Air France
03:15PM1h20
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
04:35PMMarseille Provence Airport (MRS)
$4081One-way
0 transfers
Other options
SNCF | TGV INOUI
06:10PM3h04
Paris Gare de Lyon
09:14PMMarseille Saint-Charles
$571One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TGV INOUI
07:38PM3h18
Paris Gare de Lyon
10:56PMMarseille Saint-Charles
$711One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TGV INOUI
04:38PM3h18
Paris Gare de Lyon
07:56PMMarseille Saint-Charles
$871One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
10:45PM10h35
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
09:20AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
$361One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
08:50AM12h15
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
09:05PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
$381One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus
11:55PM11h45
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
11:40AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
$381One-way
1 transfer
Air France Hop
12:35PM4h55
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
05:30PMMarseille Provence Airport (MRS)
$3251One-way
1 transfer
Brussels Airlines
08:30AM4h15
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
12:45PMMarseille Provence Airport (MRS)
$3691One-way
1 transfer
Swiss
09:45AM4h05
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
01:50PMMarseille Provence Airport (MRS)
$3761One-way
1 transfer

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How to Travel from Paris to Marseille

Travelers in France making the journey from Paris to Marseille can choose to fly, catch a train or take a long distance bus. If you need to reach Marseille in a hurry, flying will get you there most quickly, but trains are extremely efficient, and bus companies offer a handy overnight service that provides the most economical travel option.

Trains from Paris to Marseille | Buses from Paris to Marseille | Flights from Paris to Marseille

Paris to Marseille Travel Comparison

Average Price

Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€29

8:55 h

1 Day Ahead

trains

€60

3:22 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€184

1:15 h

2 Months Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Paris to Marseille?

Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Marseille


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Taking a bus is cheapest way to travel from Paris to Marseille. Buses traveling from Paris to Marseille depart from either Paris' Porte d'Orléans, Quai de Bercy, Gare Routière Galliéni, or Porte Maillot bus station and take approximately 9 hours to arrive at Marseille's Rue Peyssonnel bus station. Around 12 buses travel from Paris to Marseille every day, with the first departing Paris at 9:15 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Paris to Marseille include Eurolines, Flixbus, and Ouibus.


Fastest way to travel from Paris to Marseille


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Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Paris to Marseille. Flights traveling from Paris to Marseille depart from either Paris' Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport and arrive at Marseille Provence airport after 1:15 h of flight time; however, when travel time to and from Paris and Marseille's airports is taken into consideration, taking a high-speed SNCF train is actually the fastest way to travel from Paris to Marseille. Approximately 17 direct flights travel from Paris to Marseille every day, with the first departing at 6:30 a.m. All flights that travel directly from Paris to Marseille are operated by Air France.


Most popular way to travel from Paris to Marseille


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Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Paris to Marseille. Trains traveling from Paris to Marseille take about the same amount of time as taking a direct flight when travel time to and from Paris and Marseille's airports is taken into consideration while also being €124 cheaper on average. Alternatively, traveling from Paris to Marseille by train is at least 5½ hours faster than taking the bus while being only €31 more expensive on average. All trains traveling from Paris depart from Paris' Gare de Lyon and take approximately 3:22 h to arrive at Marseille-St-Charles train station. All trains traveling from Paris to Marseille are high-speed TGV trains operated by SNCF, with 6 trains departing Paris per day.


How to get from Paris to Marseille

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Marseille, 78,81% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Marseille and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Airlines and Bus from Paris to Marseille

Travel to Marseille from Paris on BlaBlaCar Bus, Air France and Ryanair travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.

    Vueling is one of Spain’s leading low-cost airlines where you can choose between Basic, Optima or Time Flex tickets for your next travel from Paris to Marseille.

      FAQs: Travel from Paris to Marseille

      FAQs: 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 Paris to Marseille.
      FAQs

      There are 3 travel options from Paris to Marseille: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Paris to Marseille is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $30 (€26) compared to other travel options to Marseille:

      Taking a bus costs $146 (€127) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $176 (€153) for the same trip.

      A bus is $17 (€15) less than a train with an average ticket price of $47 (€41) from Paris to Marseille.

      The fastest way from Paris to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Marseille that take longer:

      Bus takes 9 h 25 min on average.

      Taking a train requires on average 3 h 4 min of travel time.

      You should expect to travel around 409 miles (660 km) between Paris and Marseille.

      The average frequency per day from Paris to Marseille is:

      • Around 1 bus per day.
      • 12 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Marseille from Paris as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Marseille:

      • Most travelers board their bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
      • Most travelers take a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Marseille Provence Airport.
      • Most travelers catch their train from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Marseille:

      • You can go to Marseille from Paris by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Movelia or SNCF | Autocar. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $30 (€26) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Marseille on Omio.
      • You can go to Marseille from Paris by plane with Air France, Ryanair, Malta Air, 8R, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti or Transavia France. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $176 (€153) with Air France from Paris to Marseille on Omio.
      • You can go to Marseille from Paris by train with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit, SNCF | TGV or SNCF (3). You'll see cheap train tickets for $47 (€41) with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Paris to Marseille on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Marseille with the following travel companies:

      • You can check for a direct bus to Marseille with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day.
      • You'll find 12 direct trains a day to Marseille with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit or SNCF (3).

      Direct services to Marseille tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Looking to extend your trip from Paris to Marseille? Many Omio customers who go from Paris to Marseille usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Barcelona, Nice, Lyon or Milan. If you're looking to explore Barcelona, Nice, Lyon or Milan from Marseille, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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