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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Marseille by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 31m
    €162–906

  2. Bus via Paris

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus bus
    26h 21m
    €60–251

  3. 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

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    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
    €77–219

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 423 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 20m
    €60–290

  6. 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
    €271–395

  7. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LPL - MRS
    8h 41m
    €74–190

  8. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BHX - MRS
    8h 18m
    €98–268

  9. 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 21m
    €169–698

Chester to Marseille by train and foot

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€162Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 26h 21m.

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