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How to get fromChester to Marseilleby train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Marseille by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St Charlestrain train Tgv
    9h 32m
    €307–638

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane MAN - MRS
    6h 2m
    €70–207

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 55m
    €125–231

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Marseillecar car
    15h 4m
    €372–485

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Marseillecar car
    16h 31m
    €259–417

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LHR - MRS
    7h 17m
    €192–445

Chester to Marseille by train and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,489.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Marseille, France?

You can take a train from Chester to Marseille St Charles via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 25h 55m.

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