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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Marseille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Marseille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 320 miles (516 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$250 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $300 Average price | $275 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Marseille:
A bus is $182 (€149) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Marseille costing on average $250 (€204).
A bus is $232 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Marseille costing on average $300 (€246).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Marseille
How to get from Zurich to Marseille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Marseille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7990 · 515108:50 PM12h45Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)9:35 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$661One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
7990 · 515108:50 PM12h45Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)9:35 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$661One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX58012:30 PM1h25Zurich Airport1:55 PMMarseille Provence Airport$5101One-way0 transfers
Other options
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92066:58 AM8h07Zurich HB3:05 PMMarseille Saint-Charles$2291One-way1 transfer
7990 · 515108:30 PM13h05Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)9:35 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$661One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM15h45Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)12:30 AMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$931One-way2 transfers
4740 · 47045:30 AM15h30Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)9:00 PMMarseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles$941One-way1 transfer
AF7368+
AF6168 · AF13932:25 PM7h10EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg9:35 PMMarseille Provence Airport$2351One-way2 transfers
AF7348+
AF13932:25 PM8h25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:50 PMMarseille Provence Airport$2531One-way1 transfer
AF1615 · AF73442:50 PM4h50Zurich Airport7:40 PMMarseille Provence Airport$2661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Marseille:
A bus is $182 (€149) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Marseille costing on average $250 (€204).
A bus is $232 (€190) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Marseille costing on average $300 (€246).
Other travel options to Marseille take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 56m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Marseille as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Marseille Saint-Charles.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles.
- Travel with Helvetic Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, Amelia International, Eurowings, Vueling, Swiss, Brussels Airlines to go to Marseille by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Marseille by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Marseille by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Helvetic Airways.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa.
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