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Compare train, bus, and flight for Valence to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Valence to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a flight costs an average of $665.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $665 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Valence to Marseille
Compare the available ways to get from Valence to Marseille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Marseille:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Marseille costing on average $65.
A bus is $642 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valence to Marseille costing on average $665.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
Flight takes on average 5h 1m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44. The journey takes 3h 6m versus 2h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Valence to Marseille
How to get from Valence to Marseille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valence to Marseille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
56958:35 AM 3h05 Valence, Gare Routière 11:40 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5695
8:35 AM 3h05 Valence, Gare Routière 11:40 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- AF6164
12:40 PM 0h55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 1:35 PM Marseille Provence Airport $196 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 6805
8:48 AM 1h16 Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud 10:04 AM Marseille Saint-Charles $39 1 One-way 0 transfers - 9810
11:20 AM 1h05 Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud 12:25 PM Marseille Saint-Charles $46 1 One-way 0 transfers - 12510
11:20 AM 1h05 Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud 12:25 PM Marseille Saint-Charles $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
8:45 AM 2h45 Valence, Gare Routière 11:30 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:35 AM 2h55 Valence, Gare Routière 9:30 AM Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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LH42671:00 PM 23h30 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 12:30 PM Marseille Provence Airport $135 1 One-way 1 transfer- AF6168
8:35 PM 0h55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 9:30 PM Marseille Provence Airport $196 1 One-way 0 transfers 
SN3588 · SN360311:55 AM 11h00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 10:55 PM Marseille Provence Airport $243 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Valence to Marseille:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valence to Marseille costing on average $65.
A bus is $642 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valence to Marseille costing on average $665.
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
Flight takes on average 5h 1m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valence and Marseille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Valence Ville and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
- Buses mostly depart from Valence, Gare Routière and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, TER, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités to go to Marseille by train.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, British Airways, Air Baltic, Amelia to go to Marseille by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Marseille by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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