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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €86.
Distance: 410 miles (661 km)
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€65 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €229 Average price |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Paris to Marseille is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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Paris to Marseille Travel Comparison
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Cheapest Time to Book |
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€29 |
8:55 h |
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€60 |
3:22 h |
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What is the best way to travel from Paris to Marseille?
Cheapest way to travel from Paris to Marseille
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
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
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.
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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Marseille
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.
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 $22 (€20) compared to other travel options to Marseille:
A bus is $156 (€141) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Paris to Marseille costing on average $178 (€161).
Taking a bus costs $10 (€9) less than taking a train, which costs on average $32 (€29) for the same trip.
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:
Getting to Marseille by bus takes 9 h 30 min on average.
Getting to Marseille by train takes 3 h 4 min on average.
The distance from Paris to Marseille is approximately 409 miles (660 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Marseille is:
- 16 buses a day.
- 25 flights a day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Paris to Marseille 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 from Paris to Marseille:
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Flights most often depart from Paris at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Marseille at Marseille Provence Airport.
- Trains mostly depart 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 or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $22 (€20) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Marseille on Omio.
- You can take a flight from Paris to Marseille with Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2) or Air Dolomiti. Cheap tickets can be found for $178 (€161) with Air France from Paris to Marseille.
- You can take a train from Paris to Marseille with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités de nuit or SNCF (3). Cheap tickets can be found for $32 (€29) with SNCF Intercités de nuit from Paris to Marseille.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Marseille with the following travel companies:
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus.
- Direct flight available with Air France 10 direct flights per day.
- 13 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3).
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Marseille as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Marseille from Paris.
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