How to get from Paris to Marseille by train, bus or flight.
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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409 miles (660 km) | |
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Travel 409 miles (660 km) by bus from Paris to Marseille. BlaBlaCar Bus is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct bus 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
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€29 |
8:55 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€60 |
3:22 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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€184 |
1:15 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $30 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
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.
Air France is France's leading airline offering flights within and outside Europe; you can choose different ticket types for your travel to Marseille from Paris including: Economy Light, Economy Standard, Economy Flex, Premium Economy and Business.
You can travel from Paris to Marseille by bus.
The fastest way to travel to Marseille from Paris is by train, which requires on average 3 h 27 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 409 miles (660 km) from Paris to Marseille.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Marseille is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Marseille as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Marseille:
The following travel company offer services from Paris to Marseille:
Yes, there is a direct service from Paris to Marseille:
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 trip.
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