How to travel from Rotterdam to Marseille

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

The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Marseille is a bus with an average price of $124 (€104).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Marseille costing on average $135 (€113).

A bus is $292 (€245) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Marseille costing on average $417 (€349).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Marseille is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 47m.

Other travel options to Marseille take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 11m.

Bus takes on average 18h 46m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Marseille is approximately 597 miles (961 km).

The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Marseille is:

• Around 22 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
• Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Marseille by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Air Corsica, Malta Air, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Marseille by flight.
• Travel with TGV, Eurostar, SNCF, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Marseille by train.

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

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
• 4 direct flights per day with Brussels Airlines, Malta Air, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam 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.