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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Marseille is to bus via Lille which costs €40 - €130 and takes 17h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Marseille is to train and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Marseille St Charles via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Dover to Marseille?

The distance between Dover and Marseille is 1326 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Dover to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Marseille bus from?

Dover to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Marseille train from?

Dover to Marseille train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Marseille?

The best way to get from Dover to Marseille is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 17h 35m.

Where does the Dover to Marseille bus arrive?

Dover to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Marseille?

Marseille is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 2:37 AM in Dover and 3:37 AM in Marseille.

Where does the Dover to Marseille train arrive?

Dover to Marseille train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dover to Marseille?

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Where can I stay near Marseille?

There are 4375+ hotels available in Marseille.

Dover to Marseille - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Dover to Marseille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car train, car, 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 Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Marseille St CharlesTgv
8h 28m
€140–583
Bus via Lille
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to LilleN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
17h 50m
€43–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to LilleN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-CharlesN769 / ...
17h 35m
€58–137
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Marseille
10h 43m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)LHR - MRS
7h 7m
€123–336
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Calais814 / ...
2. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Marseille St Charles
9h 53m
€103–288
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
2. Drive from Calais to Marseille
11h 42m
€186–272
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)LGW - MRS
6h 42m
€102–269
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford International
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)STN - MRS
6h 53m
€76–276
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LGW - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Marseille St Charles
8h 2m
€98–351
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)LGW - MPL
4. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charles
9h 28m
€115–333

Dover to Marseille by train

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Map of how to get from Dover to Marseille.

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Distance: 1,325.5 km
Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Marseille St Charles via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via Lille in around 17h 35m.

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