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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Marseille is to train and fly which costs €70 - €250 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Marseille is to train and fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €70 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Marseille?

The distance between Cardiff and Marseille is 1439 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Marseille without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 5m and costs €310 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Cardiff to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Marseille train from?

Cardiff to Marseille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or fly from Cardiff to Marseille?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Marseille is to train via Paris which takes 9h 5m and costs €310 - €700. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €320 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Marseille?

Marseille is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 3:42 PM in Cardiff and 4:42 PM in Marseille.

Where does the Cardiff to Marseille train arrive?

Cardiff to Marseille train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Marseille?

There are 4922+ hotels available in Marseille.

Cardiff to Marseille - 9 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Marseille by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), car, car train, train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), or car ferry

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

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
9h 5m
€310–669
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRS - MRS
5h 55m
€71–250
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Marseillecar
14h 17m
€359–467
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
10h 53m
€377–673
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Marseillecar
18h 6m
€225–684
Fly Cardiff Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CWL - MRS
7h 57m
€104–317
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
7h 1m
€191–485
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LGW - MRS
8h 14m
€151–373
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BRS - NCE
3. Take the train from Antibes to Marseille St Charlestrain
8h 56m
€140–308

Cardiff to Marseille by train and subway

191Weekly Services

9h 5mAverage Duration

€310Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,438.5 km
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Marseille, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Marseille St Charles via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, KLM, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) 3 times a day.

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