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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Marseille is to bus which costs €45 - €170 and takes 24h 51m.

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 46m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.

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 24m.

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 which takes 9h 24m and costs €140 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Cardiff to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Marseille bus from?

Cardiff to Marseille bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

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, bus or fly from Cardiff to Marseille?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Marseille is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs €140 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 24h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €270 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Cardiff to Marseille bus arrive?

Cardiff to Marseille bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Marseille?

Marseille is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:31 PM in Cardiff and 2:31 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Marseille?

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Where can I stay near Marseille?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Marseille by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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
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 24m
€148–506
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
24h 51m
€48–167
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 710
24h 35m
€75–144
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
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
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 46m
€85–235
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
€216–424
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CWL - MRS
8h 22m
€89–263
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
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
6h 44m
€144–402
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
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
7h 56m
€116–335

Cardiff to Marseille by train and subway

118Weekly Services

9h 24mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,438.6 km
Duration: 9h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 24h 35m.

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