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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Marseille is to bus via Annecy which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 30m.

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 €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Marseille via Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

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 667.9 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 €120 - €290.

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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Annecy, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €250 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Marseille bus arrive?

Basel to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.

Can I drive from Basel to Marseille?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Marseille is 668 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Basel to Marseille.

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

Book your Basel to Marseille train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Marseille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Marseille?

There are 1834+ 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 (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
€122–285
Bus via Annecy
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Annecy to Marseillebus FlixBus N739 / ...
11h 30m
€47–79
Drive 667.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Marseillecar 667.9 km
6h 59m
€116–168
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
€80–258
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
8h 42m
€189–412
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 3m
€54–108
Fly Basel to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BSL - MRS
6h 10m
€84–241
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
€116–358
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 36m
€95–289

Basel to Marseille by train

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5h 56mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 744 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 €110–250 and the journey takes 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Marseille via Annecy in around 11h 30m.

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