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 - €85 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 €80 - €280.

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 Basel SBB and arriving at Marseille Saint-Charles via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

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 6h 1m and costs €120 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 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 6h 1m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 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.

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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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, 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
6h 1m
€123–276
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
€49–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 5m
€55–100
Drive 667.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Marseillecar 667.9 km
6h 59m
€118–170
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
€112–350
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
€191–432
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 29m
€85–275
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 28m
€98–289

Basel to Marseille by train

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6h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 743.7 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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 €110–240 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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