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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Marseille is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 5m.

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 21m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Marseille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.

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 St Louis and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Basel to Marseille?

The distance between Basel and Marseille is 743 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 6h 17m and costs €160 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Marseille train from?

Basel to Marseille train services, operated by TGV inOui, 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 6h 17m and costs €160 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €270 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Marseille bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Marseille train arrive?

Basel to Marseille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Marseille?

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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 (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
6h 17m
€165–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 5m
€55–110
Drive 667.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Marseillecar 667.9 km
6h 59m
€118–171
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
€112–342
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Marseillebus FlixBus N882 / ...
11h 7m
€85–187
Fly Basel to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BSL - MRS
6h 20m
€69–261
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 21m
€85–285
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 2m
€98–279
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
3. Take the train from Antibes to Marseille St Charlestrain
8h 5m
€171–420

Basel to Marseille by train (TGV)

77Weekly Trains

6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 742.7 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Marseille St Charles every 2 hours. Tickets cost €160–250 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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