What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Marseille?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Marseille is to bus via Grenoble which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Marseille?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Marseille is to train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs €65 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Marseille station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station via Basel Euroairport FR and Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Marseille Saint-Charles via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Basel to Marseille?

The distance between Basel and Marseille is 744 km. The road distance is 651.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Marseille without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €130 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Marseille?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Basel to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Marseille bus from?

Basel to Marseille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Mulhouse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Marseille train from?

Basel to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Marseille?

The best way to get from Basel to Marseille is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 12h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €230 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Basel to Marseille bus arrive?

Basel to Marseille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Can I drive from Basel to Marseille?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Marseille is 652 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Basel to Marseille.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Marseille?

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Where can I stay near Marseille?

There are 4414+ hotels available in Marseille.

Basel to Marseille - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Marseille by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Marseille Saint-Charlestrain 84
5h 56m
€139–294
Bus via Grenoble
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Grenoblebus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus S739
13h 12m
€47–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 2m
€49–72
Drive 651.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Marseillecar 651.9 km
7h 22m
€112–162
Fly Basel to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BSL - MRS
6h 14m
€74–221
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
9h
€146–264
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SXB - MRS
4h 29m
€65–260
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ZRH - MRS
5h 24m
€120–320
Fly Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
2. Take the train from Antibes to Marseille St Charlestrain
7h 31m
€75–259

Basel to Marseille by train

7Weekly Trains

5h 56mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 743.9 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Marseille, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Marseille Saint-Charles once daily. Tickets cost €120–260 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Mulhouse to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €45–65 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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